April 13, 2022 10:00 EST
Asian Arts
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A Chinese counted-stitch silk-embroidered gauze "Nine-Dragon" robe 刺绣九龙长袍一件
Qing dynasty 清
Of maroon-purple ground fading to a brownish-plum, embroidered in colorful silks and couched metallic threads with nine sinuous dragons among clouds, flames, bats, peaches and other auspicious Daoist and Buddhist symbols, all above a lishui band, rolling waves and rockwork. Diaper-patterned borders to neck and sleeves.
H: 52 in.
Sold for $4,095
Estimated at $3,000 - $5,000
Of maroon-purple ground fading to a brownish-plum, embroidered in colorful silks and couched metallic threads with nine sinuous dragons among clouds, flames, bats, peaches and other auspicious Daoist and Buddhist symbols, all above a lishui band, rolling waves and rockwork. Diaper-patterned borders to neck and sleeves.
