Unusual Chinese imperial embroidered blue silk dragon robe finely decorated with a large front-facing dragon and paired with 'side-dragons', foo-dogs, flaming pearls, auspicious symbols such ascarps, vases and umbrellas, all above sea-wave and rocky mountain - symbols of sovereignty, 19th century, Qing Dynasty, showing some tears near the cuff and collar, not inspected out of the frame, private New York collection, 58" (147.5 cm) wide, 67 3/4" (172 cm) high (frame), 53 3/4" (136.5 cm) (lenght from collar to hem)

The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email or by telephone.