$13,475
Embroidered Robe, China, 19th century, the Taoist robe finely embroidered with seven dragon roundels, encircling a mountain-shaped panel with a pair of dragons embracing a pagoda, on a yellow ground with designs of Taoist emblems amidst billowy clouds, blue borders with flower sprays and stylized shou characters. N.B. For similar examples, please refer to The Minneapolis Museum of Art's Imperial Silk , p. 405. Loose threads to the collar, overall good
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-06-04