A Chinese blue-ground embroidered dragon robe, 19th century
A Chinese blue-ground embroidered dragon robe
19th century
Extensively applied goldwork picturing dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst auspicious clouds; 'phoenix and dragon chasing flaming pearls' motif within white-ground sleeves.
H: 42, W: 59 1/4 in. (H: 106.68, W: 150.50 cm.)
Provenance: From Mrs. Tingsley, Southern Florida. These items were purchased by her family in Qingdao, China in 1947. Lot 704 to 711 are from the same collector.
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Condition Report: With areas of thread pulling and use-related wear throughout. Overall good condition.
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A Chinese blue-ground embroidered dragon robe
19th century
Extensively applied goldwork picturing dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst auspicious clouds; 'phoenix and dragon chasing flaming pearls' motif within white-ground sleeves.
H: 42, W: 59 1/4 in. (H: 106.68, W: 150.50 cm.)
Provenance: From Mrs. Tingsley, Southern Florida. These items were purchased by her family in Qingdao, China in 1947. Lot 704 to 711 are from the same collector.
Click here for high resolution images.
Condition Report: With areas of thread pulling and use-related wear throughout. Overall good condition.
