Lot 9197, A blue ground brocade-woven silk dragon robe, Late Qing dynasty. Estimate US$ 1,000 - 1,500 (€890 - 1,300). Photo Bonhams.

The nine dragons and the tall lishui border woven in gilt-wrapped threads, the surrounding auspicious symbols and clouds worked in white and brightly colored silk threads, the black ground neck band and cuffs woven en suite on a black ground (minor fading and surface soiling). 54in (137cm) long

Bonhams. ASIAN DECORATIVE ARTS, 10:00 PDT - SAN FRANCISCO