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LATE 19THC. MANDARIN SEMI-FORMAL LADIES ROBE WITH PHOENIX BIRDS AND 5 TOED DRAGONS
In a stunning dark blue silk damask lavishly embroidered thruout in expertly executed hand stitches, including white silk satin stitches. With toggle closures in black silk, binding edges and sleeves also abundantly embroidered, see images, wide sleeves and mandarin closure with side vents. The robe fastens diagonally across the upper chest and down the right hand seam with brass ball buttons and silk braid loops. Lined in blue colored silk that is in very good condition. Made in China around 1860, during the late Qing dynasty. In excellent condition no staining or dye variations, one very small hole and a very small spot as seen in pictures. The Robe is in overall nice Antique condition, with one very small hole, no stains or any other condition issues. Embroidery in remarkable condition, slight fray one here and one there, and missing two toggle buttons. The principle motif are five-clawed dragon that appears five times. One dragons is below the the neck, two adorn the front of the skirt with the Phoenix bird and two on the back. Other embroidered motifs cover the body of the robe, including clouds around the dragon moifs, flowers and bats, which represent happiness.
Measures 61" from sleeve tip to sleeve tip and measures 49" long. A great robe worthy of one's collection.
I have listed other Chinese textiles in my Ebay Store.
Our merchandise is collectible and is not new and has lived a long and eventful life. We do not launder or dryclean unless stated in listing, and most times have been in storage for many years picking up old age storage oxidation spots. We expect the winning bidder to be prepared to clean or launder items even if item has never been worn or used. Remember antique fabrics most always has some sort of flaw from being around so many years. Every effort has been made to describe our items as accurately as possible including flaws and imperfections to the best of our ability. We mention any marks or stains that are noticed, in the listing. We try to observe and report every defect that we are aware of to the best of our abilities, to give the buyer an accurate description but to mention every single minor blemish is laborious and unnecessary. As condition and description is largely based on personal opinion, we ask that you look at the photos carefully and decide the rating and pattern if applicable of this item for yourself. Antiques in perfect condition are more often than not, reproductions. We never knowingly sell fakes. Circa dates are approximate and not guaranteed, but dated according to some referencing and our experience. Circa means "about the time" and usually references a 10 year period.
TERMS...... Please resolve any questions via email before bidding and be absolutely sure that you want this beauty before bidding...I do not want to be shipping it back and forth.
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