A Lady's Red-Ground Embroidered Gauze Robe. Photo courtesy Michaan's Auctions

The deep red fabric embroidered in satin stitch with large blue and white peonies, butterflies, gourds and additional floral sprigs, with vines and branches of gilt-wrapped couched threads, all above rolling waves and a thin lishui skirt; mounted, framed and glazed. Overall: 57 1/2 x 57 1/2 inches (146 x 146 cm) including frame. Estimate: $1,500/2,000. Sold $1,003.

Michaan's Auctions. Fine Asian Works of Art Auction. Sunday June 23, 2013, 10am. http://www.michaans.com