A gold-embroidered 'nine dragons' robe
Qing Dynasty
The peach-pink silk typically embroidered in polychrome threads with nine five-clawed dragons, each one in pursuit of a flaming pearl, amongst clouds and above waves. 96.2cm (37 7/8in)
The peach-pink silk typically embroidered in polychrome threads with nine five-clawed dragons, each one in pursuit of a flaming pearl, amongst clouds and above waves. 96.2cm (37 7/8in)
Sold for
£1,250
inc. premium
Footnotes
- According to family tradition, this robe was received by Colonel Park of The Black Watch [Royal Highland Regiment], who served with the British/European Expeditionary Force, in 1900 as a gift from the Emperor of China, as a sign of gratitude for his assistance in the suppression of the Boxer Rebellion. The robe subsequently passed by descent to Colonel Park's daughter and thence by gift and descent to the present owner.
Category: Asian Art / Chinese Works of Art
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