Semiformal Dragon Robe, China, 19th century, embroidered with nine dragons in couched gold thread on the front, shoulders, back, and inside flap, surrounded by ruyi-head clouds and Buddhist objects and symbols, above a crashing wave and lishui border, lg. 53 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Missisng sleeve inserts, collar detached at back, one sleeve torn at end, two small yellow stains at front.


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