Imperial Robe Embroidered with Dragon Patterns Using Gold Thread, dark patterned linen base fully woven with five-claw auspicious cloud dragons via flat gold couching embroidery covering chest, hem and shoulders, traditional slant front frog button form, primitive aged patina formed on the robe fabric over centuries with intact gold thread dragon patterns retained; robe length 132cm, single sleeve total length 154cm; dragon robes were exclusive formal dress for royal nobles in ancient times, gold couching embroidery consumed massive labor and materials, intact handed-down ancient dragon robes are scarce, a dual fine collectible of ancient costume and embroidery craft.