, 19th Century, the brown silk ground couched in gold-wrapped threads with nine five-clawed dragons, one hidden from view, surrounded by multi-colored auspicious clouds, bats, and sprigs of prunus, narcissus and marigolds, all above crashing waves and a multicolored Lishui border, the collar band and horse-hoof cuffs at the end of the ribbed sleeve extensions similarly worked with dragons and clouds.PROVENANCE: Private Collection.CONDITION: Overall good condition with general wear from age and use. There is fraying to the collar, sleeve ends, and some staining and discoloration.