A blue ground kesi-woven silk dragon robe
Late Qing dynasty
Its nine dragons woven in fine gilt-wrapped threads while the cranes and bats flying amid the surrounding clouds, other auspicious emblems and the wide lishui border are worked in white and brightly colored threads; the black ground collar band and cuffs woven en suite.
51 1/2in (131cm) long
Its nine dragons woven in fine gilt-wrapped threads while the cranes and bats flying amid the surrounding clouds, other auspicious emblems and the wide lishui border are worked in white and brightly colored threads; the black ground collar band and cuffs woven en suite.
51 1/2in (131cm) long
Sold for
US$ 16,250
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Provenance:
gift of Colonel John and Mrs. Mary Young
Lot heading
Textiles
Property from the Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma, Washington
Property from the Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma, Washington
Category: Asian Art
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