Blue Embroidered Dragon Robe from the Long Tack Sam
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Long Tack Sam (Lung Te Shan). Blue Embroidered Dragon Robe from the Long Tack Sam Troupe. Second half nineteenth century. Deep blue silk background, embroidered with five-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls, along with cranes, bats and flowers. The lower portion is embroidered with a wave and rock pattern. Accompanied by a set of black Chinese boots. 56" high. Minor wear from use. Said to have been owned and used by members of Long Tack Sam's troupe of acrobats and assistants, and accompanied by a letter from New Zealand magician and author Jim Reilly alluding to Sam's company owning this robe and two others (see following lots).
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Blue Embroidered Dragon Robe from the Long Tack Sam
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