Embroidered Formal Dragon Robe

Description:

Embroidered Formal Dragon Robe, China, 19th/20th century, front opening, with dragons chasing flaming pearls embroidered in couched gold threads at the chest, two front and back panels and the reverse of the sleeves, surrounded by lingzhi form clouds and the "Eight Buddhist Treasures" in gold on navy blue silk above a crashing wave, peony, and lishui border, with contrasting embroidered cream silk sleeve bands, lg. 43 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,500

Areas with loose threads all over, fraying and tears at shoulders.


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