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AN IMPERIAL BLUE-GROUND SILK 'DRAGON' ROBE, JIFU 19th century
AN IMPERIAL BLUE-GROUND SILK 'DRAGON' ROBE, JIFU 19th century
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AN IMPERIAL BLUE-GROUND SILK 'DRAGON' ROBE, JIFU
19th century
The blue ground embroidered in couched gold thread with nine five-clawed dragons, two on the front and back shown clutching flaming pearls while the others reach for the pearl, all amidst ruyi clouds interspersed with the attributes of the Eight Daoist Immortals and bats, all set above a terrestrial diagram and lishui stripe separated by further clouds and rolling waves, with a similar decoration repeated on the border, collar and cuffs.
140cm (55 1/8in) long x 195cm (76 3/4in) wide
Footnotes:
十九世紀 藍地織錦雲龍紋吉服
Condition
There is very slight fading to the colours and some staining to the inner lining. The cuffs are a little ragged. Some of the . Two original buttons appear to be retained. Some of the embroidered details have become a little frayed.
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AN IMPERIAL BLUE-GROUND SILK 'DRAGON' ROBE, JIFU 19th century

Estimate £3,000 - £5,000
Starting Price

£2,500

Starting Price £2,500
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Asian Art - Day 2

May 14, 2024 5:00 AM EDT|
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