A chaofu, or formal robe,

A chaofu, or formal robe,
the dark blue satin ground embroidered in gilt threads and silks with a front facing four toed dragon on front and back of jacket, the integral pleated skirts similarly embroidered, 19th century; with Peling collar of balck silk, embroidered in gilt threads with five dragons, late 19th century
See Colour Plate 1