A Chinese embroidered silk dragon robe, dating from the 19th century. A very elaborate design on the overlapping front and large sleeves and the back. couched in gold threads with clawed dragons and pink bats. The terrestrial diagram and lishui (sea waves) stripe at the hem are tossed with auspicious emblems.with original gold button
H. 54" (137 cm), W. 47 1/2" (120.6 cm)
Provenance: the collection of General Joseph W. Stilwell(1883-1946)please note this item is currently owned by a private Maryland collector similar robe was sold in Sotheby's New York, Sep 30,2020 Lot 1425 for $13,860

Condition: in overall good condition with small area of tears,discolor, loose threads to the sleeve

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