A fine kesi-woven silk dragon robe. 19th Century

Displaying dragons woven in gilt threads against a deep blue ground filled with cloud scrolls, auspicious symbols and a wide lishui border rendered in brilliant colors and crisp white, the collar and sleeve bands woven en suite on a black ground (minor surface soiling and repairs). 55 3/4in (141.5cm) long - Sold for $18,000

Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 9 Dec 2008. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco. Copyright © 2002-2009 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved