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Framed Antique Chinese Silk Robe with Dragon Design

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A black silk robe with three medallions of five-clawed dragons and thousands of ocean waves borders, all done in a splendid embroidery with gold bullion threads. A well-preserved piece of textile art dated to end of Qing Dynasty, circa late 19th century, the robe is known as Longgua, also known as Jifu gua, which serves as a surcoat on top of the jifu, worn on a semi-formal occasion. Purple borders with fine embroidery run along the collar and front and the interior is lined with a light blue silk. Professionally mounted to a white silk backing and beautifully presented in a gilt wood shadow box frame with a rod and pins. The back appears Intact as well. The robe measures: 44"W by 39"H; 55"W x 50"H with the frame.
Collected sometime in 1939-1941 in China; Provenance and collecting history available to the buyer.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	silk wood
Condition:	Good. Fine antique condition, not examined out of the frame for the back. Frame has some minor wear.
Creation Date:	late 19th century
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Animal/Insects, Asian/Oriental, Florals/Botanical, Geometric, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	591484

Dimensions

W.	55 in;	H.	50 in;	D.	2 in;
W.	139.7 cm;	H.	127 cm;	D.	5.08 cm;

Message from Seller:

Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion