SOLD

Han Coat
Late 19th c

of three quarter length in indigo satin, with simple woven mid blue and gold braid attached round shoulders, front and in jui shapes to sides, the very bottom edge with deep black satin borders with jui shapes, the sleevebands of ivory satin with elaborate detailed embroidery with woman conversing within vignettes, surrounded by bats, shou symbols and flowers, with bold panels on gold wrapped silk couching, the outer border with narrow woven braid and further embroidered band with flowers and goldwork,

Comments

Highly wearable. Look great with narrow silk trousers and camisole top. Chic and sophisticated. Size 10/12 UK; 6/8 USA The sleevebands are stunning.

Condition

Very good.