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 silk brocade woven with nine white dragons amongst polychrome cloud bands, with precious objects and cranes between, the sea-wave border woven in white, with borders and horse-shoe cuffs of black brocade, trimmed with kinran bindings, circa 1900, (front seam partially unstitched)
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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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