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, embroidered in couched gilt thread with nine dragons amongst cloud scrolls, above a sea-wave border, the li shui embellished with peonies and bats, with matching borders and cuffs of black gauze, the lower sleeves with gilt thread stripes, late 19th century
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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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