A RARE IMPERIAL GOLD AND SILVER-EMBROIDERED BLUE-GROUND DRAGON ROBE, JIFU

JIAQING PERIOD (1796-1820)

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A RARE IMPERIAL GOLD AND SILVER-EMBROIDERED BLUE-GROUND DRAGON ROBE, JIFU
JIAQING PERIOD (1796-1820)
Worked entirely in couched gold and silver threads with nine writhing five-clawed dragons confronting flaming pearls against a ground of ruyi-form clouds interspersed with bats and the bajixiang, all above the terrestrial diagram and lishui stripe at the hem
57½in. (146cm.) long

Lot Essay

Twelve-symbol robes of blue color were worn specifically during the annual sacrificial ceremonies for rain and a good harvest.

Compare another twelve-symbol dragon robe of blue color and with gold and silver couched threads, sold in these rooms, 24 March 2004, lot 36.

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