A Chinese dragon robe (ch'i-fu) of blue summer weave silk, embroidered in coloured silks and gilt threads with dragons chasing flaming pearls amongst cloud scrolls and bats, over a sea-wave border, with horse shoe cuffs, with later lining, shortened, 19th century; and a court skirt. (2)

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A Chinese dragon robe (ch'i-fu) of blue summer weave silk, embroidered in coloured silks and gilt threads with dragons chasing flaming pearls amongst cloud scrolls and bats, over a sea-wave border, with horse shoe cuffs, with later lining, shortened, 19th century; and a court skirt. (2)

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