A RED MANCHU SUMMER GAUZE WEDDING ROBE
FROM A PRIVATE UK COLLECTION (LOTS 1291-1301 INCLUSIVE)
A RED MANCHU SUMMER GAUZE WEDDING ROBE

19TH CENTURY

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A RED MANCHU SUMMER GAUZE WEDDING ROBE
19TH CENTURY
The robe is embroidered in gilt thread with nine five-clawed dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls on a ground of cloud and fire scrolls, double happiness characters, shuangxi, and scattered Buddhist emblems, all above a stylised wave border.
Provenance
Private UK Collection.
The Collection of Werner Forman (1921-2010), acquired 1970's-1990's.

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