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MID-19TH CENTURY
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AN IMPERIAL DARK BLUE GROUND SILK SURCOAT, BUFU
MID-19TH CENTURY
The dark blue silk patterned damask ground has four woven roundels, each embroidered with a front-facing five-clawed dragon in pursuit of the flaming pearl amongst clouds and auspicious objects and above waves, the two shoulder roundels embroidered with the imperial symbols of cockerel and hare.
65 x 44 in. (165 x 112 cm.)
MID-19TH CENTURY
The dark blue silk patterned damask ground has four woven roundels, each embroidered with a front-facing five-clawed dragon in pursuit of the flaming pearl amongst clouds and auspicious objects and above waves, the two shoulder roundels embroidered with the imperial symbols of cockerel and hare.
65 x 44 in. (165 x 112 cm.)
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These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
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