A panel from a formal court robe of chestnut brown silk, embroidered in silks and couched gilt thread with six dragons amidst cloud scrolls and bats, above turbulent sea-wave border, trimmed with floral borders, <I>19th century--54 x 68in. (137 x 173cm.), some tears | Christie's

Sale 9792

ASIAN COSTUME AND TEXTILES

London, South Kensington

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11 November 2003

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Lot 23

A panel from a formal court robe of chestnut brown silk, embroidered in silks and couched gilt thread with six dragons amidst cloud scrolls and bats, above turbulent sea-wave border, trimmed with floral borders, 19th century--54 x 68in. (137 x 173cm.), some tears

Price realised

GBP 646

Estimate

GBP 600 - GBP 800

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A panel from a formal court robe of chestnut brown silk, embroidered in silks and couched gilt thread with six dragons amidst cloud scrolls and bats, above turbulent sea-wave border, trimmed with floral borders, 19th century--54 x 68in. (137 x 173cm.), some tears
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