CHINESE, MID 19TH CENTURY

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AN IMPERIAL TURQUOISE CHI'FU OR FORMAL ROBE
CHINESE, MID 19TH CENTURY
embroidered with nine gilt, five toed dragons

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Lot Essay

The use of turquoise robes was the priviledge of the immediate members of the Imperial family. It is usually associated with female members. This robe displays the elbow bands and closed front of a lady's robe.

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