April 1, 2024
Circa 1880, Large Blue 5-Claw Dragon Summer Silk Gauze Robe w/ gold couching
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Offered for auction is a rare and large blue summer silk gauze Qing dynasty robe purchased in Japan 20-25 years ago. It has been stored in a camphor chest since that time and occasionally aired - unmounted and never displayed. The silk gauze fabric is sheer and solid with no interwoven pattern. Motifs are embroidered/couch stitched in metallic gold thread and reinforced/secured with fine red silk threads on the interior (shown in photo #5.) The neckline, placket, and cuffs are trimmed in the original silk brocade fabric. Button fasteners are of the same brocade. 5 brass-toned buttons are securely attached. There are a total of 16 dragons: 3 large in front, 3 large in back, 1 smaller on each shoulder, 4 on the attached collar, 1 on each cuff, 1 on the placket and 1 on the concealed inner right panel. Other auspicious and symbolic motifs include fu-dogs/Chinese lions, bats, peonies, flaming pearls and clouds. CONDITION: From a distance of 7-8 feet, this robe appears to be in excellent condition. Closer inspection reveals fraying and broken threads on both shoulders where the garment was folded for storing. There are similar areas of wear or damage under the armpits and inside portion of the collar. The above mentioned damage would require reweaving or stabilizing to restore this piece to its original condition. There are also several
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