Description
CHINA, late Qing dynasty, circa 1900. Court coat in red damask silk decorated with dragon medallions. The midnight-blue facings are embroidered with butterflies, cranes and flowers in polychrome silk threads. Strips of pearl-gray silk velvet adorned with flowers run the length of the facings. Gilded metal bell buttons (the central button has been replaced). Yellow satin lining, slightly sunburned. Height: 143 cm. A few stains. As is
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CHINA, late Qing dynasty, circa 1900. Court coat in red damask silk decorated with dragon medallions. The midnight-blue facings are embroidered with butterflies, cranes and flowers in polychrome silk threads. Strips of pearl-gray silk velvet adorned with flowers run the length of the facings. Gilded metal bell buttons (the central button has been replaced). Yellow satin lining, slightly sunburned. Height: 143 cm. A few stains. As is