Description An Imperial Gilt Bronze and Iron Helmet and A Red Robe
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
清 御製鐵鎏金龍鳳紋頭盔、紅絨地金帽釘團龍紋甲及木包銅龍紋刀筷一組
each constructed of vivid red wool, padded and lined with pale blue damask woven silk, and trimmed with fur. The robe finished with rows gilt bosses and medallions between sinuous dragon across the shoulder crest and chased roundels near the hem. The helmet case worked with dragons and phoenix bordered by auspicious symbols, and topped by a gilt finial supporting a tuft of auburn hair.
Length of robe 41 in., 104.1 cm.
Property from a Private Chicago Estate
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