A Chinese embroidered robe, 19th century. Photo Bonhams.

Of blue ribbed silk, embroidered with roundels depicting floral and butterfly designs, amongst auspicious symbols including endless knots and swastikas worked in peking knots, edged with embroidered black satin bands, 109 x 166cm. Sold for £875 (€1,099)

Bonhams. BRITISH & EUROPEAN CERAMICS, GLASS & ASIAN ART, Oxford, 2 Jul 2014. http://www.bonhams.com/