Chinese Qing Silk Brocade Embroidered Lady's Han Style Robe Jacket
item#: 1398939
price: SOLD
Chinese late Qing dynasty Han style lady's jacket with a deep blue silk brocade background woven with bats among clouds. The sleeve bands are embroidered with cranes among branches laden with fruit and flowers set against a white ground bordered with woven ribbon accents. The collar, side closure, and ruyi head-form hem are all embroidered with butterflies and stylized flowers edged in yellow silk and ribbons set against a white ground. Five floral form metal buttons secure the side closure. The lining is blue. Measures about 54 1/2" from sleeve tip to sleeve tip and 32” in length. The robe and blue silk lining are both in very good overall condition with excellent color. There are a few minor soiled spots to the front, the lining, and the sleeve band edges.