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Man's Robe, China, 1796–1820

Man's Robe (China), 1796–1820; silk, metallic yarns; H x W: 140 x 218.4 cm (55 1/8 in. x 7 ft. 2 in.); Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund; 1960-32-1, Cooper Hewitt Museum. Dragon robes (ji fu吉服, lit. auspicious dress) originated in the Liao dynasty...

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Tags: dragon robe, China, Ji Fu, Man's Robe, 1796–1820

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5 juin 2016

A Manchu military officer's silk and metal ceremonial armour, late 19th century

Lot 182. A Manchu military officer's silk and metal ceremonial armour, late 19th century. Estimate: 20,000 EUR - 30,000 EUR. Photo Kunsthaus Lempertz A Manchu military officer's silk and metal partial suit of ceremonial armour (dingjia) including a jacket...

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Tags: late 19th century, Manchu, Ceremonial Armour

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20 mai 2016

A teal-green silk woman's robe with butterflies, changyi, 19th century

Lot 269. A teal-green silk woman's robe with butterflies, changyi, 19th century. Sold for £3,750 (€4,869). Photo: Bonhams. Finely worked in satin stitch with multi-coloured butterflies and cranes flitting amidst the Eight Daoist Emblems and a profusion...

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Tags: 19th century, changyi, teal-green silk, woman's robe with butterflies

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20 mai 2016

A midnight-blue-ground silk lady's informal three-quarter-length robe, 19th century

Lot 268. A midnight-blue-ground silk lady's informal three-quarter-length robe, 19th century. Sold for £3,750 (€4,869). Photo: Bonhams. Vibrantly embroidered in satin and 'Peking knot' stitch with multi-coloured butterflies hovering amidst shrubs of blossoming...

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Tags: 19th century, lady's informal three-quarter-length robe, midnight-blue-ground silk

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20 mai 2016

A sky-blue-ground silk woman's padded winter robe, Late Qing Dynasty

Lot 267. A sky-blue-ground silk woman's padded winter robe, Late Qing Dynasty. Sold for £3,625 (€4,707). Photo: Bonhams. The light-blue damask intricately woven with the Eight Daoist Emblems on a ruyi ground, richly embroidered in satin stitch with vibrant...

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Tags: Late Qing Dynasty, sky-blue-ground silk, woman's padded winter robe

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20 mai 2016

An orange-ground silk woman's 'butterfly' robe, changyi, 19th century

Lot 266. An orange-ground silk woman's 'butterfly' robe, changyi, 19th century. Sold for £3,750 (€4,869). Sold for £3,750 (€4,869). Photo: Bonhams. Delicately embroidered in satin stitch and 'Peking knot' with a profusion of butterflies flitting around...

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Tags: 19th century, changyi, orange-ground silk, woman's 'butterfly' robe

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20 mai 2016

A blue-ground silk embroidered 'dragon' robe, jifu, 19th century

Lot 265. A blue-ground silk embroidered 'dragon' robe, jifu, 19th century. Sold for £3,750 (€4,869) . Photo: Bonhams. Finely worked in satin stitch and dense couched gold threads with nine writhing four-clawed dragons amidst Auspicious Emblems and clusters...

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Tags: 19th century, Jifu, 'dragon' robe, Lefebvre Collection, blue-ground silk embroidered

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20 mai 2016

An embroidered blue-ground silk 'dragon' robe and collar, 19th century

Lot 263. An embroidered blue-ground silk 'dragon' robe and collar, 19th century. Sold for £5,000 (€6,492). Photo: Bonhams. Worked in satin stitch and 'Peking knot' in shades of blue, green, red and violet and couched gold threads with eight five-clawed...

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Tags: 19th century, collar, 'dragon' robe, embroidered blue-ground silk

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6 mai 2016

Man's Jacket, Chinese, 19th century

Man's Jacket, Chinese, 19th century. Reddish brown silk cut and uncut velvet; black silk satin; round brass-colored metal buttons; blue silk satin with warp patterning; 33 7/16 x 69 7/8 inches (85 x 177.5 cm). 1940-4-827. Purchased with the John T. Morris...

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6 mai 2016

Man's Robe, Chinese, Early 20th century

Man's Robe, Chinese, Early 20th century. Medium brown silk plain weave with warp patterning; tan cotton twill; round brass-colored metal buttons; blue silk figured satin; Center Back Length: 50 1/2 inches (128.3 cm). 1972-111-30. Gift of W. H. Noble,...

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Tags: chinese, early 20th century, Man's Robe

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