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A KESI-WOVEN SILK DRAGON ROBE
Late 18th/19th century
Intricately woven in thin gilt-wrapped threads and multiple colors on
a faded blue ground to depict nine dragons surrounded by clouds,
bats, lotuses, and other Buddhist emblems, all above crashing waves,
soaring mountain peaks, and a tall lishui border, the neck bands woven
en suite on a black ground.
53in (134.7cm) long
$1,000 - 1,500

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AN EMBROIDERED YELLOW GROUND WOMEN’S OUTER
DRAGON ROBE
Late 19th century
Constructed with a center front opening, embroidered in gilt-wrapped
threads with dragons contesting flaming pearls on the front, shoulders
and the back amid cloud scrolls, bats, auspicious emblems and
flowers above rolling waves, terrestrial peaks, and a tall lishui border,
the blue ground collar decorated with additional dragons, the sleeves
terminating with bands embroidered with flowers and auspicious fruits.
53 1/2in (136cm) long

$2,000 - 3,000
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A WOMAN’S EMBROIDERED GREEN SILK ROBE
Early 20th century
The right closure robe worked in bright silk threads embroidered with 629
large peony blossoms and butterflies, lined with yellow silk brocade
and black silk bands decorated with birds, and additional flowers and
butterflies.
55in (139.6cm) long
$800 - 1,200

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