Lot Details
Lot 196
Chinese Silk Embroidered Robe
19th Century
The brown ground worked in couched threading with nine metallic gold dragons grasping at flaming pearls amidst multi-colored auspicious objects and clouds above the terrestrial diagram and lishui stripe at the hem. Height 57 inches.
C
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for $5,937 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
worn around neckline, a few areas around neck where gold thread has come loose, brown silk under where robe folds over in the front has areas of discoloration, embroidery overall in generally good shape, black sleeve sections may be replaced, blue lining is soiled and worn
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