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A BROWN-GROUND SILK GAUZE ‘NINE DRAGON’ ROBE A BLUE-GROUND SILK GAUZE ‘NINE DRAGONS’ ROBE, JIFU
19th century 19th century
The summer season robe finely woven with nine five-clawed dragons The summer season court robe woven in gilt-thread with nine five-
writhing amongst auspicious clouds, flaming pearls and Buddhist clawed dragons grasping at flaming pearls amongst clouds and
symbols, all above rockwork and stylised wave pattern at the split Buddhist emblems, all above a wave pattern at the split hem, the
hem, the horseshoe cuffs and neckline with further dragon bands. horseshoe cuffs and collar with further dragon motifs. 136cm (53
135cm (53 1/8in) long 1/2in) long
£3,000 - 5,000 £4,000 - 6,000
CNY27,000 - 44,000 CNY35,000 - 53,000
HK$33,000 - 55,000 HK$44,000 - 66,000

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