Decorated with woven polychrome silk and couched gold threads, the body and upper sleeves are decorated with celestial landscape: nine large dragons (one hidden), clouds, mountains, and waves, and li-shui pattern in gold brocade against a blue tabby ground; scattered with the Eight Precious Things of Buddhism, Xi (happiness) character roundels, cranes and bats; the neck band and cuffs with smaller dragons, waves and clouds; the sleeve extension decorated with triple rib-pattern against black tabby brocade ground. A semiformal court robe, likely for festival events, for high-ranking nobility and members of the imperial household. The robe presents in superb like-new condition with minimal wear; colors remain vibrant and crisp. Please contact us for more information.

Origin: China

Era: Qing Dynasty, 19th century

Material: silk brocade

Robe Size: 203.8 CM W x 132.1 CM L or 80-1/4″” W x 52″ L

Inventory ID: CHT006

Status: available for purchase, price upon request