This traditional summer weight Manchu style (side closing)vest is from late Qing Dynasty. The lush deep blue silk fabric has a jacquard weave with an all over fret design. The lining is of deep maroon silk..the vest is entirely hand sewn, and fits a small to medium size woman.

Up for sale is an antique Chinese Qing dynasty embroidered dragon silk robe, Jifu, with nine 5-clawed dragons executed in couched gold wrapped threads; clouds, Buddhist & Taoist auspicious symbols, bats, sea waves, and standing water ( Lishui) are executed in brick stitch.Overall is in excellent condition, no frays across shoulders' folding lines. Measurements : 54" from collar to bottom, 27" between arm pits, 85" across shoulders when stretched open, bottom width 42"

Up for sale is an antique Chinese Manchu woman's informal domestic robe; 19th century; trims embroidered with flowers and butterflies, and purple silk damask ground embroidered with dragon roundels, backed with light blue silk. Front enclosure to the right with 4 large gilt toggle-and-loop buttons. The robe is in good condition, vibrant colors! Slight discolorations & stains in few places of the purple silk, both front and back front, & white sleeve bands are soiled in few places...

Made by a woman of somewhat limited means, this pair of lotus shoes date to the late Qing Dynasty. The vamp has a contrast of lavender and purple cotton fabric. Each toe is decorated with a delicate floral embroidery. There is a round heal attached to the sole... The shoes measure 5 inches. They show a minimal amount of wear...

During the 1800's and early 1900's, "Rocaille beads" from southern France were brought into the coastal regions of southern China and used to bead various accessory articles such as headbands purses and shoes... The area of China known as the "staits" became famous for such beaded items. ...

Up for sale is a framed Chinese wall hanging with a total of 50 children playing, very intricate embroidery executed in Chinese weaving Kesi / Kossu with some painted details; very fine & intricate. Measurements : Frame 10 in x 28.5 in , weaving 4" x 20"; Excellent condition, vibrant colors.

Up for sale is an antique Chinese Manchu woman's informal domestic robe, 19th century; pink silk ground and ribbons/trims all embroidered with orchids and butterflies, lined with yellow silk. Front enclosure to the right with toggle-and-loop buttons. The robe is in very good condition, vibrant colors & clean! Measurements : 59" from center of neck to bottom, 23" between arm pits, 60" across shoulders when stretched open, width of sleeve 11.5“，and bottom hem width 36.5".

Up for sale is an antique Chinese Qing dynasty embroidered semi formal dragon silk robe, Jifu, with nine 5-clawed dragons executed in couched gold wrapped threads; clouds, Buddhist & Taoist auspicious symbols, bats, sea waves, and standing water ( Lishui) are embroidered with silk floss, lined with blight blue silk. Overall is in excellent condition, no frays across shoulders' folding lines, minor staining & discoloration to silk lining...

Antique Chinese robe, made of silk and woven with brilliantly colored fenghuang (phoenix) or firebirds, flowers and other feminine objects on a blue ground. Generous use of gold leaf covered thread, especially on the head and body of the birds.

Fenghuang (or Chinese phoenix) are considered a strong female symbol and the embodiment of high virtue and grace. This is especially true when it is used in the decorations for weddings or royalty along with dragons...

Chinese Silk Embroidered Purple Dragon Robe, Late 19th Century

It is 76.3 inches (194 cm) from sleeve to sleeve, 26 inches (66 cm) armpit to armpit, and 51.3 inches (130.5 cm) collar to hem. It is 1.8 lb.

It has stains at inner lining, mild loose and pulling of threads, and discolorations (as seen in the photos).

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Beautiful Chinese fragment of a dragon robe, Kangxi period, Qing dynasty. Decorated with 3 five-clawed dragons. A front faced dragon located at the chest area while the other two dragons holding fire pearl looking upward and flying above the sea waves. The last enlargement illustrates the relevant piece at its original appearance. P.S. in 2012 or 2013, a similar fragment with only the lower half part sold at USD 11,000. Dimensions: 130 x 62cm...

This rare antique Chinese Child's hat has it all From the Yi Chinese Ethnic Minority... Each surface is decorated with intricate hand embroidery and several silver ornaments

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th century Han Chinese woman's silk robe embroidered with butterflies and peonies, sea waves on the bottom, executed in forbidden or seed stitch and couched gold thread techniques ( not appliqued ); smooth mid-night blue silk ground, together with 14 foo dogs on the sleeves bands; Collar and border trims are embroidered with flowers and butterflies; inside backed with green silk damask lining...

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th century Manchu woman's red silk robe/ changfu embroidered with butterflies and wisterias and butterflies remade into a jacket to suit the westerner's taste. The red silk ground if heavy weight gauze, and the embroidery is executed in brick stitch techniques; very fine work! The black order trims are embroidered with flowers and butterflies; It has 4 gilt toggle loop buttons...

Chinese Silk Embroidered Dragon Robe, Late 19th Century

It is 69.8 inches (177.5 cm) from sleeve to sleeve, 27.1 inches (69 cm) armpit to armpit, and 53.7 inches (136 cm) collar to hem. It is 2.2 lb.

It has frayed silk at the shoulder, minor tears at the opening at the bottom, stains at the inside, discolorations, loss of threads, and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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Up for sale is one out of the 4 silk panels, #1, an antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Cantonese embroidery, dated to the reign of emperor GuangXu. Panel is embroidered with birds and flowers, all in a beige color silk satin ground. Executed in various embroidery techniques. Intricate work ! Overall in very good condition. A few small holes in the beige silk ground Measurements - Approx. 36.5" x 10.5" Overall

Up for sale is one out of the 4 silk panels, #2, an antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Cantonese embroidery, dated to the reign of emperor GuangXu. Panel is embroidered with birds and flowers, all in a beige color silk satin ground. Executed in various embroidery techniques. Intricate work ! Overall in very good condition. A few small holes in the beige silk ground Measurements - Approx. 36.5" x 10.5" Overall

Up for sale is one out of the 4 silk panels, #3, an antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Cantonese embroidery, dated to the reign of emperor GuangXu. Panel is embroidered with birds and flowers, all in a beige color silk satin ground. Executed in various embroidery techniques. Intricate work ! Overall in very good condition. A few small holes in the beige silk ground Measurements - Approx. 36.5" x 10.5" Overall