A bright red silk brocade lady's coat - Late Qing Dynasty

With right side closure, the ivory satin border bands embroidered in bright colors with various birds, flowering plants and garden rocks; red satin lining (wear to lining, lacking sleeve bands). 42in (106.5cm) long - Sold for $1,200 plus Premium and tax

Provenance: on loan to the Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena, 1975-1990

Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 18 Dec 2007. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco, California