A blue silk ground embroidered dragon robe, Late 19th century. Photo Bonhams.

Intricately embroidered in gilt-wrapped threads that form the nine dragons chasing flaming pearls amid cloud scrolls and auspicious emblems above a tall lishui border worked in fine white and polychrome silk threads, the black satin neck band and horseshoe cuffs embroidered en suite. 56in (142cm) long. Estimate US$ 8,000 - 12,000 (€5,800 - 8,700)

Property from the Estate of George H. Taber, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, by Descent.

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE WORKS OF ART. San Francisco. 17 Dec 2013 - www.bonhams.com