California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 September 10, 2016  September 10, 2016

 Lot # 3255 
AN EMBROIDERED RED SILK DRAGON ROBE    清 紅地繡龍紋蟒袍


  • Dimension: Length: 55 in (139.7 cm) Width: 28 in (71.1 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2200
  • Estimate To: $4500

The dark red ground finely worked on the front and back with nine four-clawed long dragons couched in pursuit of 'flaming pearls', amidst multi-coloured cloud scrolls and bats, all above sprigs of blue, orange and white blooming peony and chrysanthemum rising from rolling and crashing waves, with black borders embroidered with gilt lines at the cuffs and collar decorated with striding dragons. Qing Dynasty period.