Lot 294. An uncut blue-ground 'dragon roundels' robe, Late Qing Dynasty; 313.6cm x 154.5cm (123 1/2 in x 60 3/4in). Estimate £ 6,000-8,000. Sold for £ 47,500 (€ 53,063). Photo: Bonhams.

Finely embroidered on a blue ground with eight roundels in vibrant colours, each containing a gilt five-clawed dragon striding in pursuit of the flaming pearl amidst scrolling cloud and swirling waves, scattered with bats, lotus flowers, and Buddhist Emblems, all above the hem with precious objects emerging from foaming waves, with mark to the border reading 'Zhehang Ruizhang Zihao Neiju Benjining Chouxianzhou Tunjuan Shaduan'. 

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE ART, 14 May 2015, LONDON, NEW BOND STREET