A Kesi Blue Ground Nine-Dragon Robe, 19th century. Qing Dynasty, the blue ground decorated with nine dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst scrolling clouds, cranes, bat and eight precious objects in shades of blue, green, white, and gold, all above cresting waves and a lishui stripe, matching emproidered sleeves and horse-hoof cuffs edged in gold, light blue silk lining, loop and treble gold floral ball button closures, some fraying and tears, appx.54 3/4 in. H, 84 in. W.