Asian Art I - 16th May 2017
Lot 27
A CHINESE UNCUT SILK APRICOT-YELLOW GROUND DRAGON ROBE
Estimate £3,000 - £5,000 | Hammer £17000
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Description
A CHINESE UNCUT SILK APRICOT-YELLOW GROUND DRAGON ROBE, JIFU
LATE QING DYNASTY
Embroidered in polychrome and with gilt thread with five-clawed dragons chasing jewels amongst scrolling clouds, shou characters, fylfots and bats holding peaches, above waves and Buddhist emblems, 300cm x 153cm.
Robes with an apricot-yellow ground were reserved for the crown prince, his consorts and the crown princess.