Description CHINESE WINTER WEIGHT SILK EMBROIDERED ROBE 19th Century
Ten forbidden stitch qilin with gold threadwork highlights surrounded by peonies, bats and fiery pearls on a damask salmon silk ground. Finely detailed figural sleeve bands. Turquoise quilted silk lining. Length 38". Width across sleeves 46".
Condition Report Slight staining to front. Some losses and loose threads, slight wear to sleeveband cuffs. Please contact Eldred''s 48 hours prior to the auction start time with condition report requests. Please do not bid on any item without reading the condition report. The absence of a condition report does NOT imply that an an object is free of defects or restoration. Please contact Eldred''s before bidding with any questions as to condition. Condition reports are provided as a complimentary service and only reflect the opinion of Eldred''s and should not be taken as a statement of fact. Condition reports only detail flaws or restorations and do not take into account wear, fading, or other issues consistent with an object''s age.