AN UNCUT FRAGMENT OF AN EMBROIDERED SILK 'DRAGON' COURT ROBE
Late Qing dynasty
Of quatrefoil shape, the dark blue silk ground embroidered in polychrome and gold-wrapped threads with four frontal five-clawed dragons amidst clouds all above a lishui border along the base of each lobe, the original opening for the neck filled with a square patch enclosing a dragon.

52 x 50in (132.1 x 127cm)

PLEASE NOTE: This report describes, but may not be limited to, major condition issues for the lot.

Small tears to the black silk ground along the edges, loose threads, central medallion partially detached from backing, the backing soiled, general wear and soiling.