A black embroidered silk formal court dragon robe (chaofu). Late Qing

A black embroidered silk formal court dragon robe (chaofu). Late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) Embroidered with fine couched gilt and silvered threads and polychrome silk floss to form four five-clawed dragons pursuing precious pearls on the chest, back, and each shoulder amidst ruyi-clouds and auspicious emblems, framed by lishui with mountain peaks rising from crashing waves churning further auspicious symbols, the design repeated on the edge of the pleated skirt below dragon roundels and a square flap with an additional front-facing dragon, all bordered in black and gold brocade with a swastika pattern. Blue silk lining. Damage to the sleeves, partly repaired, traces of use. Length 148 cm

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