Woman's Informal Robe

Description:

Woman's Informal Robe, China, late 19th/early 20th century, the blue silk embroidered with a central front-facing dragon in couched gold thread, surrounded by sprigs of flowers and fruit depicted in forbidden stitch, cloud collar and matching trim, with similar motifs, lg. 35 in.
Estimate $800-1,000

Small area of fraying front center left, some loose couched threads, minor stains.


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