A Chinese lady's informal robe of green <I>kossu</I> silk, woven with scattered flowerheads and butterflies, trimmed with black silk ribbon embroidered with blue and white flowers, the sleeve bands of ivory embroidered silk, lined with blue silk damask, <I>late 19th century</I> | Christie's

Sale 4809

Oriental and Islamic Costume and Textiles

London, South Kensington

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27 October 1992

Browse Sale

Lot 89

A Chinese lady's informal robe of green kossu silk, woven with scattered flowerheads and butterflies, trimmed with black silk ribbon embroidered with blue and white flowers, the sleeve bands of ivory embroidered silk, lined with blue silk damask, late 19th century

Price realised

GBP 605

Estimate

GBP 400 - GBP 600

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A Chinese lady's informal robe of green kossu silk, woven with scattered flowerheads and butterflies, trimmed with black silk ribbon embroidered with blue and white flowers, the sleeve bands of ivory embroidered silk, lined with blue silk damask, late 19th century
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