A CHINESE CHESTNUT SILK DRAGON ROBE (JI FU) Late 1
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A CHINESE CHESTNUT SILK DRAGON ROBE (JI FU)
Late 19th/ Early 20th Century
Worked in satin stitch embroidery in shades of blue, green, red and pale violet and couched gold threads on the front and black panels, with eight five-clawed dragons pursuing 'flaming pearls' amidst clusters of clouds interspersed with shou (longevity) characters, lishui stripe at the hem, with black-ground cuffs. All picked out in shades of blue, yellow, red and grey against a light chestnut background.
Metallic thread coming undone in a few places. Overall very good condition. 53½ x 72 inches (136 x 183 cm)
Late 19th/ Early 20th Century
Worked in satin stitch embroidery in shades of blue, green, red and pale violet and couched gold threads on the front and black panels, with eight five-clawed dragons pursuing 'flaming pearls' amidst clusters of clouds interspersed with shou (longevity) characters, lishui stripe at the hem, with black-ground cuffs. All picked out in shades of blue, yellow, red and grey against a light chestnut background.
Metallic thread coming undone in a few places. Overall very good condition. 53½ x 72 inches (136 x 183 cm)
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A CHINESE CHESTNUT SILK DRAGON ROBE (JI FU) Late 1
Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
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