Sold for:
$2,952
$2,952
Kesi Formal Dragon Robe, China, 18th/19th century, woven with eight dragons chasing flaming pearls in gold thread, amidst ruyi -form clouds, bats, and the "Eight Buddhist Treasures," on a blue ground woven with interlocking quatrefoil ruyi motifs containing wan symbols and lotus flowers, all above a lishui border with crashing waves and precious objects, modified to open along the front with a partial collar trimmed with smaller dragons, lg. 53 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2016-03-19
