A lady's embroidered yellow satin ground surcoat. 19th Century

Its nine dragons embroidered in gilt-wrapped threads as they chase flaming pearls amid cloud scrolls and auspicious symbols above a wide lishui border, the various motives worked in brightly colored satin stitches, the collar band embroidered en suite on a blue satin ground (some soiling, sleeve bands replaced). 55 1/2in (141cm) long - Sold for $9,600

Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 9 Dec 2008. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco. Copyright © 2002-2009 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved