On brown ground silk kesi dragon robe. In polychrome and couched gold threads nine five clawed dragons, one dragon hidden on the underflap of the garment. The dragons chasing for the flaming pearl among clouds, bats, cranes and some precious things. The bottom of the textile is decorated with water waves and stylised rocks. The sleeves worked in pleated black silk, ending in horsehoof cuffs with further dragons, clouds and waves, side-fastening overlapping closure with metal buttons. ...click for details
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