Woman's Informal Robe

Woman's Informal Robe, China, late 19th/early 20th century, the blue silk embroidered with a central front-facing dragon in couched gold thread, surrounded by sprigs of flowers and fruit depicted in forbidden stitch, cloud collar and matching trim, with similar motifs, lg. 35 in. Estimate $800-1,000 Small area of fraying front center left, some loose couched threads, minor stains. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.