A blue silk ground embroidered dragon robe, Late Qing dynasty. Photo Bonhams.

The dragons defined in couched gilt-wrapped threads surrounded by clouds, bats, and Buddhist symbols above mountain peaks rising from waves and a wide lishui border embroidered in blue, white, and green colors that also appear in upper sleeve bands, the collar and horseshoe cuffs further embroidered with dragons. 51in (129.5cm) long. Estimate US$ 3,000 - 5,000 (€2,200 - 3,600)

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