A SILK BLUE-GROUND SLEEVELESS OUTER JACKET - 19TH CENTURY

Embroidered on the front and back in coloured silks and gold thread with two large confronting dragons and flaming pearls amongst cloud and flame scrolls, above crashing waves and rockwork, with gilt metal buttons, the reverse similarly decorated. 47¾ in. (121.2 cm.) long, 37½ in. (95.3 cm.) max. wide - Estimate: £7,000 - £9,000 ($13,839 - $17,793)

Christie's London. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART INCLUDING EXPORT ART. 13 May 2008