Lot 14
14
A formal court robe (chi'fu) of blue satin, embroidered in couched gilt and silver metal thread with nine dragons amidst clouds above a sea-wave border, with matching embroidered black satin borders and horse-shoe cuffs, the lower sleeves of black ribbed satin, circa 1900, taken up at hem approx. 10in. (25.5cm.), some loose threads
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A formal court robe (chi'fu) of blue satin, embroidered in couched gilt and silver metal thread with nine dragons amidst clouds above a sea-wave border, with matching embroidered black satin borders and horse-shoe cuffs, the lower sleeves of black ribbed satin, circa 1900, taken up at hem approx. 10in. (25.5cm.), some loose threads

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A formal court robe (chi'fu) of blue satin, embroidered in couched gilt and silver metal thread with nine dragons amidst clouds above a sea-wave border, with matching embroidered black satin borders and horse-shoe cuffs, the lower sleeves of black ribbed satin, circa 1900, taken up at hem approx. 10in. (25.5cm.), some loose threads
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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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