Lot 286. A blue silk court robe, jifu, 19th century. Estimate GBP 1,500 - GBP 2,500 (USD 1,918 - USD 3,198) © Christie's Images Ltd 2017

The robe is embroidered in silk and couched gilt thread with nine dragons chasing flaming pearls, surrounded by clouds, bats and Buddhist emblems, all above waves and lishui.

Provenance:Property of a European Collector

Christie's. Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art and Textiles, 12 May 2017, London, South Kensington