Description:
Manchu Wedding Robe, China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912),embroidered in count stitch on red silk gauze with eight roundels comprising peonies, chrysanthemums, and butterflies, all amidst scattered flowers above a lishui border with ruyi, double-coin, and other auspicious emblems in the rolling waves, the black collar and wide horseshoe cuffs densely embroidered with flowers and butterflies, with gilt brocade trimming, 55 x 78 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
faded red ground; otherwise in good condition
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