Chinese Brocade Dragon Robe
Late 19th c

or Pau. Interesting how the ivory silk  woven on blue looks silver and the ivory silk on black edging looks gold. I can't account for these effects.

Description

The mid blue silk ground woven with ivory silks in the usual format of eight dragons, full frontal and side facing chasing flaming pearls, the collar and horseshoe cuffs with ivory silk thread on black,

 

 

Shoulder to hem 52 in; 133cm long

Condition

The main blue body of the robe looks great and is in very good condition. The black edging to the neck area and one of the cuff areas have a little wear. 1 button is red! Ask for more photos.