Lot 9218, A blue ground brocade-woven dragon robe, Late Qing dynasty. Estimate US$ 1,000 - 1,500 (€890 - 1,300). Photo Bonhams.

The dragons and the tall lishui border woven in fine gilt-wrapped threads, the remaining decoration picked out in white and bright colors, the worn neck band wovenen suite on a black ground (lacking sleeves and cuffs, surface soiling). 55 3/4in (141.5cm) long

Provenance: acquired by a missionary in China circa 1900, by repute

Bonhams. ASIAN DECORATIVE ARTS, 10:00 PDT - SAN FRANCISCO