Antique Chinese Dk Blue Silk Gauze 9 Gold Couched Dragons Robe
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*** Antique Chinese Dk Blue Silk Gauze 9 Gold Couched Dragons Robe *** From a collection of antique Chinese textiles stored for years comes this 19th century dark blue silk gauze robe with 9 metallic gold couched dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls amidst scrolling clouds and ocean waves. There are 3 dragons on the front, 3 dragons on the back, 1 dragons on each shoulder, and one dragon under the front piece. All of the embroidery is in excellent condition except for a tiny bit ...of loose couching on the waves. ( See pic). The robe measures 54" long, 30" underarm to underarm. 43.5" from the neck to the end of the sleeves, and a front and back vent of 23". The sleeves incorporate purple silk between the silk gauze embroidery and the horseshoe cuff. This diaphanous finely couched summer robe created for a Chinese Official appears to have never been worn! Buyer pays shipping. All purchases over $100 USD must be insured. International buyers please note: 1)All purchases over $100 must be sent Priority International and Insured. 2) Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility, and all customs forms will reflect the purchase price of goods. If you are the winning bidder, please wait for your invoice. Thank you.
