A fine kesi-woven silk dragon robe, 19th century. Photo Bonhams

Its nine dragons woven in fine gilt-wrapped threads against the dark indigo blue ground filled with clouds and auspicious emblems above a wide lishui border, all woven in shades of blue, dark yellow and white with painted details in black outline and color, the midnight blue neck band and horse-hoof cuffs finished en suite. 56 14in (143cm) long. Estimate US$ 12,000 - 18,000 (€8,800 - 13,000)