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A lady's two symbol formal court robe (chi'fu) for a member of the Imperial Family
the orange silk kesi ground woven in gilt with nine dragons amongst cloud bands above a sea-wave border, with the Imperial symbols of the Moon and Sun woven to the shoulders, with gilt striped lower sleeves, trimmed with borders and wide horse-shoe cuffs of black and gilt kesi, circa 1900
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the orange silk kesi ground woven in gilt with nine dragons amongst cloud bands above a sea-wave border, with the Imperial symbols of the Moon and Sun woven to the shoulders, with gilt striped lower sleeves, trimmed with borders and wide horse-shoe cuffs of black and gilt kesi, circa 1900
See Illustration
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Further details
Whilst it is very probable that this robe was made for a lady of the Imperial family, much speculation surrounds the status of the orange colour and the rank its wearer.