藍地繡金龍紋吉服 Chinese silk dragon robe, late Qing Dynasty. © I. M. Chait Gallery with gilt metal thread dragons chasing flaming pearls amid clouds, all above a typical lishui border, on a translucent blue ground; probably L: 39" - Lot 371. Estimate $1,000-1,500...

Chinese Silk Robe, 19th Century. photo courtesy Doyle New York Embroidered with dragons in gold thread amid bats, clouds and character medallions, on a rust ground above breaking waves and a lishui stripe, fur borders. Length 54 inches. Estimate $1,000-1,500...