An attractive Chinese bright cerise pink satin silk jacket, late Qing period, the bold design embroidered in turquoise and green peony branches from which twinned paradise flycatchers are perched, shaded peaches shou symbols bats and butterflies adorn the sleeves and borders, the bold blue ribbons create a striking contrast, all lined in blue silk and original sleeve bands, 144cm cuff to cuff x 100cm collar to helmThis bold design is a statement of the elaborate nature of the Chinese court under the rule of Empress Cixi. This jacket was worn over a long robe of simpler design. Compare with a jacket of related type sold at Christies, New York, The Ann and Gordon Getty Collection, 24th October, 2022, lot 990 ($20,160) 晚清 粉红地绣花鸟富贵图女褂

fading to the lining especially the collar loss to the original buttons and minor fading to the sleeve