A blue and white brocade silk gauze dragon robe - Late Qing Dynasty

The large scale dragons chasing flaming pearls amid clouds and auspicious symbols as well as the wide lishui border, neck bands, sleeves and cuffs all woven in white threads against a rich cobalt blue ground (altered, minor stains and tears). 52in (132cm) long - Sold for $2,000 plus Premium and tax

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Bonhams. Asian Decorative Art, 3 Mar 2008. 220 San Bruno Ave., San Francisco