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PROPERTY OF A LADY (LOTS 288-290 INCLUSIVE)
A RED-GROUND MANCHU-STYLE LADY'S WEDDING ROBE
LATE 19TH CENTURY
Details
A RED-GROUND MANCHU-STYLE LADY'S WEDDING ROBE
LATE 19TH CENTURY
The robe is embroidered with floss silks and Peking Knot with large hydrangea roundels, surrounded by colourful butterflies and peony sprays, all above a band of lishui waves to the hem. The gilt-edged collar and sleeves are similarly decorated, on a dark blue ground.
LATE 19TH CENTURY
The robe is embroidered with floss silks and Peking Knot with large hydrangea roundels, surrounded by colourful butterflies and peony sprays, all above a band of lishui waves to the hem. The gilt-edged collar and sleeves are similarly decorated, on a dark blue ground.
Provenance
Acquired in Asia in the 1920s, then by descent within the family.
Brought to you by
Kate Hunt
Director, Head of Department