Fine Chinese Paintings & Works of Art - 12th November 2019
Lot 45
A CHINESE EMBROIDERED SILK UNCUT 'NINE DRAGON' ROBE FOR A DUKE
Estimate £3,000 - £5,000 | Hammer £6500
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Description
A CHINESE EMBROIDERED SILK UNCUT 'NINE DRAGON' ROBE FOR A DUKE, JIFU
LATE QING DYNASTY
Decorated in coloured and gilt thread with nine gold dragons and bats in flight amidst shou medallions and stylised clouds, all against a wine-coloured ground, 300cm x 145cm.
Cf. Heavenly Splendour: The Edrina Collection of Ming and Qing Imperial Costumes, pp.126-9, no.25 for a related uncut robe.