CHINA - 19th century Blue silk dress, woven with... Lot 251

CHINA - 19th century Blue silk dress, woven with gold and polychrome threads (kesi) of nine five-clawed dragons, depicted front-on or in profile, chasing sacred pearls, on a swastika background, surrounded by flowers, stylized clouds, cranes, bats, the symbols of good omen, above a band of lishui and sacred peaks. Sleeve and collar borders with woven decoration (kesi) of dragons surrounded by clouds on a brown background. (wear and tears) Please ask for condition reports before sale: they are not included in the listing. Expert : Cabinet Portier Alice Jossaume contact@cabinetportier.com +33 (0)1 48 00 03 41