A Princely Chestnut-Brown Gold-Thread Embroidered Gauze Dragon Robe, Jifu, 19th Century
清 十九世纪 御制绛色纳纱绣彩云金龙纹吉服
The rich reddish-brown 'jiang' (dark red or 'sauce') ground finely worked in couched gold thread with nine five-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst clouds interspersed with bats and precious objects, all above cresting waves rising from multi-coloured lishui stripes
52.4 x 76 in — 133 x 193 cm
April 06, 2023
Estimate $8,000-$12,000
Realised: $16,800
During the summer, heavy satin robes were switched out for lighter garments made of silk gauze to facilitate better ventilation. This rare and unique ‘chestnut-brown’ colour was reserved for the emperor’s sons or first rank princes, and was also worn by the emperor himself when visiting his mother or residing in his private quarters.
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