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Asian Art Auction

June 08, 2015

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LOT 79

Lot 79

Blue Ground Silk Gauze Summer Dragon Robe, Jifu, Second-Half 19th Century

Blue Ground Silk Gauze Summer Dragon Robe, Jifu, Second-Half 19th Century
Lot 79 Details
Blue Ground Silk Gauze Summer Dragon Robe, Jifu, Second-Half 19th Century

The blue silk gauze worked in couched gold thread and fine counted stitch with 14 five-clawed dragons (one hidden) pursuing flaming pearls amidst clouds interspersed with bats and the Eight Buddhist Emblems (babao) above a wide terrestrial diagram
length 52" — 132 cm.

Estimate $5,000-$7,000

Realised: $7,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Blue Ground Silk Gauze Summer Dragon Robe, Jifu, Second-Half 19th Century
  • Blue Ground Silk Gauze Summer Dragon Robe, Jifu, Second-Half 19th Century
Provenance:

Purchased in Toronto during the 1980’s.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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