A formal court robe (chi'fu) of blue kesi silk,
A formal court robe (chi'fu) of blue kesi silk,

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A formal court robe (chi'fu) of blue kesi silk,
woven with nine gilt dragons in various gilt threads above a swirling gilt sea wave border, with kesi cuffs and borders, the lower sleeves gathered (distressed), with later quilted lining, mid 19th century
See Colour Plate 3

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