Stunning. Wonderful colours with the usual design and symobolism. Kesi is the most desirable form of Chinese silk weaving.
The deep blue silk gauze robe with gold filé dragons, the chest and top of the sleeves with a full frontal dragon, side facing examples near the hem and on the inner flap, all chasing a flaming pearl, the centre front and back with large peaches, all surrounded by Buddhist symbols (good fortune) including the canopy, conch shell, fish as well as the endless knot interspersed with bats (happiness symbols) and clouds, the counted stitch silk embroidery worked in polychrome palette with shading, using terracotta, coral, ivory, rich cream, shades of blue and ochre, all above a buoyant lishui wave border.
Excellent condition. One 2 cm split to one shoulder. As for photo.
Price: on request
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