A Chinese front-opening vest of dark blue silk woven in kossu and highlighted in metal threads, the front with two dragons, the back with one, amongst cloud scrolls and birds, above a sea-wave border, the hem with long fringing, the front and back applied with the fifth rank Silver Pheasant, also woven in kossu, lined in green silk damask, 19th century

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A Chinese front-opening vest of dark blue silk woven in kossu and highlighted in metal threads, the front with two dragons, the back with one, amongst cloud scrolls and birds, above a sea-wave border, the hem with long fringing, the front and back applied with the fifth rank Silver Pheasant, also woven in kossu, lined in green silk damask, 19th century

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