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A formal court robe (chi'fu) of blue silk kesi,
woven in gilt with nine dragons above a turbulent gilt sea-wave border, the ground scattered with cloud scrolls, bats, Endless Knot and further auspicious emblems, the borders of black silk kesi similarly worked, 19th century, (lower sleeves and cuffs replaced, wear)
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woven in gilt with nine dragons above a turbulent gilt sea-wave border, the ground scattered with cloud scrolls, bats, Endless Knot and further auspicious emblems, the borders of black silk kesi similarly worked, 19th century, (lower sleeves and cuffs replaced, wear)
See Illustration
Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.
Sale room notice
Please note this lot should not be daggered for VAT. The side seams of this robe have been altered.