A formal court robe (chi'fu)
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A formal court robe (chi'fu)

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A formal court robe (chi'fu)
of blue summer weave gauze, worked with nine gilt dragons, the ground embroidered in counted stitch with cloud scrolls and auspicous emblems above a sea-wave border, the borders and cuffs of black gauze similarly worked, with polychrome striped lower sleeves and floral kinran bindings, early 20th century
See Colour Plate 2

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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

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