A Chinese crimson silk marriage robe, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, embroidered with bold mauve Pekin knot flowers, a green, white, mauve and blue lishui hem above which tall mountains are surrounded by waves bouncing with flowers and auspicious emblems, above which gold work dragons and phoenix chase flaming pearls surrounded by multi coloured clouds, a front opening garment possibly made for the Chinese - Malaysian market, lined with blue silk, 147cm cuff to cuff x 104 cm hem to collarProvenance: From a private American collection formed in the 1980's and 1990's and sold with lot ticket for Christies, September 18th 1985, part lot 439. 晚清 桃红地缎绣龙纹喜褂拍品来源：美国私人收藏， 1985年9月18日购自佳士得，拍品编号439