A semi-formal robe of red wool facecloth, embroidered in silks and couched gilt thread with ten gilt dragons amidst clouds and flowers above a brightly coloured sea-wave border; and a formal court robe (chi'fu) of blue silk brocade, woven with nine gilt dragons, the horse shoe cuffs and borders of black silk woven with similar motifs, circa 1900 (lower sleeves missing) (2)

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A semi-formal robe of red wool facecloth, embroidered in silks and couched gilt thread with ten gilt dragons amidst clouds and flowers above a brightly coloured sea-wave border; and a formal court robe (chi'fu) of blue silk brocade, woven with nine gilt dragons, the horse shoe cuffs and borders of black silk woven with similar motifs, circa 1900 (lower sleeves missing) (2)

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