We are pleased to offer for your consideration absolutely gorgeousAntique Chinese Embroidered Deep Blue Silk Semi-Formal Luxury Robe Textile from the Late QING Dynasty outlined with amazing embroidered white silk borders created unique design with flying red-cap cranes, flying birds, butterflies, flowers and other Taoist Zen objects on front and back: around the neck, along the bottom and side slits and all around extremely large wide sleeves - ...bands cuffs. This type of sleeves is traditionally embroidered on the back half of the cuff band, when the rest being plain. (The Women tended to fold their arms in front at waist level with their hands through the sleeves, the embroidery showing down the front).The front fastening featured black silk buttons and long silk loops.The blue woven silk field is covered with traditional Chinese pattern depicting flying bats - Taoist Zen objectsThe lining features red patterned silk.Dated most likely back to the late Qing dynasty ....1st collage photo shows this robe from front and back sides.Dimensions approximately: 55" - sleeves end to end 43" - center back neckline to bottom11 1/2" - sleeve width5 1/2" - width of sleeve band22 1/2" - 23" - chest, side seam to side seamCondition report: AS PICTURED, The main blue silk with embroidered bands is free of damage, discoloration, odors or missing embroidery, all colors are vivd and bright. Some expected not major soiling. Probably some loose threads... The lining has a few minor areas with soiling, please, refer to photos....Please, examine all pictures including collage photos as a part of description.No return, the sale is final.Sold AS IS, as found condition..Our merchandise is collectible antique or vintage, it is not new and not flawless and has lived a long and eventful life. The items we sell sometimes have been stored away for decades and almost always pick up small oxidation storage spots, unless stated in description.We receive all our antiques from the famous San Francisco auctions and they never inform us about item history, age, or previous owners.Please, visit our other auctions for more interesting and rare items: you never know what you will find!Thank you for looking!************************************************************************************DEAR BUYERS, PLEASE READ VERY CAREFULLY PRIOR TO PLACE A BID OR OFFER :Payment must be issued within 3 days. THE EBAY ASSISTANT WILL FILE AN UNPAID CASE AFTER 3 DAYS AUTOMATICALLY ! ************************************************************************************Zero, Single and Low Feedback buyers must to contact us first, prior to place a bid or offer or this bid void. ************************************************************************************ALL INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMS DUTIES, TAXES AND CHARGES, including VAT FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN ITEM PRICE OR SHIPPING CHARGE !!!!
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