Embroidered Informal Dragon Robe

Description:

Embroidered Informal Dragon Robe, China, early 20th century, embroidered with eight dragons chasing pearls in ruyi-head clouds, surrounded by bats and Buddhist emblems, in satin stitch with couched gold details, above a lishui border, lg. 38 in.

Provenance: The collection of Nancy Murphy.
Estimate $400-600

Severe fading, areas of staining, particularly at sleeves.


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