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A CHESTNUT-GROUND SILK ‘NINE-DRAGON’ ROBE,
MANGPAO
19th century
Couched in gold-wrapped threads with nine five-clawed dragons,
amongst variously coloured ruyi-clouds, bats and Daoist emblems,
above crashing waves and rockwork and lishui stripes, the kesi
horseshoe cuffs and hems with striding dragons, bats and clouds
above waves on midnight blue grounds, with Missionary Loan
exhibition label.
140cm (55in) long
£5,000 - 7,000
HK$51,000 - 71,000
CNY45,000 - 63,000
The Property of a Lady

For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue. ASIAN ART - PART II | 249