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8. Dragon Robe China 19th c. silk 214 (w) x 145 (l) cm |
Dragon Robe of blue silk embroidered with five-clawed dragons in gold couching on a background of clouds surrounded by the eight auspicious symbols, bats and peonies in Peking knot stitch over li-shui waves and earth mountains. Dark blue extenders with Manchu cuffs and collar embroidered w/dragons, bats and clouds over waves. Detail: back Detail: close up |