A chaofu skirt for formal court wear with a black silk satin ground embroidered in couched gold-wrapped thread and satin stitch with a band of roundels of dragons pursuing flaming pearls amidst clouds,endless knot and double happiness symbols and bats above cresting waves and a narrow lishui stripe, the top of the skirt and a small pendent flap (ren) similarly decorated. Late 19th century. In good antique condition, small amount of loss thread, tear,damage and fraying.

In good antique condition, small amount of loss thread, tear,damage and fraying.