Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Yellow Silk Brocade Robe For Sale

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A Chinese bright yellow broade Lama or priest robe assembled from late Qing Dynasty silk brocade yardage panels, featuring a semi-quatrefoil opening showing a large flying 4-claw dragon (Mang) and three stripes of walking 4-claw dragons against a ground filled with Ru-Yi cloud patterns. The dragons are mostly woven in gilt-wrap threads. Of almost identical design but slightly different color from the previous 2 lots. Trimmed with pale blue silk brocade woven with Buddhist treasures and fully lined. The trim and lining might be of later age.

Late 19th to early 20th century.

Condition: Almost excellent condition. Minor stains and wear from age.

Provenance: From the collection of Sir Daniel Donohue

Measurements: Cuff to cuff 158cm; collar to hem 145cm.
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Key words: Chinese rank badge dragon robe brocade kesi k'ossu tapestry textile court imperial costume mandarin insignia silk embroidered panel Qing Ching

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