Lot 1462
A C19TH GOLD EMBROIDERED 'DRAGON' ROBE - JIFU
Mid blue silk satin ground with nine five-clawed dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls amidst cloud scrolls all couched in gold wrapped threads above churning waves and lishui stripes. The extended sleeves have striped gold threads on a black silk ground and horse hoof cuffs. Round gilt filigree buttons fastening at the side. A 24.5" vent in the centre of both front and back of the robe. Lined in blue silk.
There is a separate hood with couched gold dragon. Good condition. 55" long. (2)
