Sold for:
$770
$770
Child's Dragon Robe, China, 19th century, embroidered with eight five-claw dragons, with the ninth on the under flap, chasing flaming pearls amidst clouds, bats, and the eight auspicious Buddhist emblems on a brown ground, the horseshoe-shaped cuffs similarly decorated, all above rolling waves and a lishui border at hem. original sleeves, cuffs, and trims; silk with much age wear, loose threads
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-09-22