A Chinese Five-Clawed Dragon Silk Gauze Jifu Court Robe

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A Rare Chinese Five-Clawed Dragon Silk Gauze Court Robe 朝服. Size: 6'6'' x 4'4'' (198 x 132 cm). Provenance: Acquired in 1944 by a private collector, thus by descent.

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A Chinese Five-Clawed Dragon Silk Gauze Jifu Court Robe

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Estimate $100,000-$150,000Jun 23, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT

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CHINESE & ASIAN ARTS

Jun 23, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

Philadelphia, PA, United States

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