Woman's Semi-formal Domestic Surcoat

Woman's Semi-formal Domestic Surcoat, China, 19th century, dark blue silk embroidered with butterflies, peonies, bats, and auspicious symbols, with contrasting sleeve bands embroidered with figures and garden scenes, lg. 45 in. Estimate $700-900 staining to sleeve bands, fraying and wear to bottom edge, wear to lining. 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.