.jpg?w=1)
PRIVATE ENGLISH COLLECTION
A DARK BLUE-GROUND EMBROIDERED 'EGRET' COURT WAISTCOAT, XIAPEI
CIRCA 1800
Details
A DARK BLUE-GROUND EMBROIDERED 'EGRET' COURT WAISTCOAT, XIAPEI
CIRCA 1800
The waistcoat is embroidered to each side with a Sixth Civil Rank egret rank badge, above two confronting couched gilt dragons to the front and a pair of phoenix to the reverse, amongst scattered auspicious symbols, flowers and clouds, all above foaming waves.
CIRCA 1800
The waistcoat is embroidered to each side with a Sixth Civil Rank egret rank badge, above two confronting couched gilt dragons to the front and a pair of phoenix to the reverse, amongst scattered auspicious symbols, flowers and clouds, all above foaming waves.
Provenance
Property from the collection of Lady Evelyn Mason (1870-1944), Eynsham Hall, Oxfordshire, acquired prior to 1920, then by descent.
Brought to you by
Kate Hunt
Director, Head of Department