A kesi silk gold and blue-ground 'nine-dragon' robe, 19th century. Photo courtesy Bonhams.

Elaborately woven in bright gold thread with four front-facing five-clawed dragons each encircling a flaming pearl and five striding five-clawed dragons each clutching a flaming pearl, all surrounded by the Eight Buddhist Symbols tied with ribbons and bats in flight amidst thickly scrolling clouds, the hem with high foaming water crashing against rocks and coral stems, the collar and cuffs also with dragons. 145cm (57in) high. Sold for £31,250 (€37,483)

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE ART. London, New Bond Street. 7 Nov 2013 - www.bonhams.com