Emperor's Robe

By OBXTucker, 18 November, 2007
Description

of Dragons: 9 of them. 3 front, 1 inside front, 2 shoulders, 3 back. There are partial dragons on the lower part of each sleeve, but not "complete" by any stretch of the imagination.

Dragon Claws: All have 5 clawsWater: Obvious at the bottomSun: NoMoon: NoStars on back neck: NoMountains: YesDragons @ elbow level w/ Pheonix: NoPheonix's: NoFu Symbol: no symbol apparent, but don't really know when i'm looking forAquatic Plants: YesFire around Dragons: YesAx Head: NoCups (Ying & Yang): NoClouds: YesBats: Yes

Category
Asian Art
Medium
Textiles - cloth, silk and gold thread
Distinguishing marks
many
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
74" W (outstretched arms), 54" H (top to bottom), 23" waist (at armpit clasp)
Date Period
unknown. 16th - 19th century? Possibly Qing Dynasty?
History
It was purchased in Singapore many years ago. Seller said it came from Tibet with some bulk garment purchases.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
n/a - it was a gift
For Sale?
No

OBXTucker

17 years ago

Can anyone assist with Identifying or possibly Appraising this piece?  Thanks!
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Lovejoy

17 years ago

Textiles really need to be physically examined to determine their origins, date and authenticity, nobody can really tell you much from images. You really need to take this piece to an appraiser whose specialty is Oriental textiles. I suggest you contact sothebys via sothebys.com

 

Lovejoy 

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