A Chinese semi-formal robe. 19th century

of red-coloured silk, finely worked with coloured silk thread and gilt-metal thread with dragons sporting about amidst cloud banks, ornamental waves and flowers below; together with a skirt, also of red coloured silk, worked in predominantly blue silk thread; also combined with a group of Indian wall hangings of silk and a shawl; and a balloon shaped pouch and scroll with a saying in Chinese writing in a cardboard box. the first: 110 cm. Estimate 800—1,200 EUR - Lot Sold 875 EUR

Sotheby's. Property from Royal and Noble Families. 17 Dec 08. Amsterdam. photo courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com