Lot 93. A rare red silk embroidered formal robe, jifu, late 19th century. Photo Kerry Taylor Auctions

 worked in bright silks and couched gold threads with coiling dragons, auspicious symbols, edged in black silk, turquoise and lattice gold brocade, lined in blue silk, small brown stain on braid of one cuff. Staining to inner closure panel, neck panel needs re-stitching to ground in places, very fresh colours, has been shortened by folding over fabric at chest front and back, fabric is folded over inside and concealed by the lining, the lining at the bottom is soiled and discoloured, a few small spotted stains on the lining. Estimate £800 – £1,200. Sold £3,600.

Kerry Taylor Auctions. Passion For Fashion & Fine Textiles, Jun 26, 2006