A fine kesi-woven midnight blue ground lady's surcoat with medallion reserves. 19th Century

The circular reserves containing lion dogs at play amid auspicious symbols and blossoms woven in bright threads with gilt highlights and some painted details, the wide lishui border worked en suite and repeated in reduced size along the outer edge of the sleeves (small tears, repairs). 55 1/2iin (141cm) long - Sold for $10,200

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