Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidered & Woven Satin Silk Lady Robe 19th c

  

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidered & Woven Satin Silk Lady Robe. Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidered & Woven Satin Silk Lady Robe 19th century.

Antique 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty womans robe. A dark blue satin Silk finely woven in patterned medallions with precious Buddhist and Taoist emblems and auspicious motifs as two gold fish bordered by bats and Peonys. Embroidered in coloured floss satin silk with phoenix birds and flowers, sleeves with yellow cuffs, panels heavily embroidered with large Peonys.

Bordered with finely embroidered bands depicting a landscape with figures and Chinese pagodas pavilions in landscape. The flowers are emblematic of spring and summer, and the peonies also signify wealth and rank indicating that this Robe belonged to a lady of the court. Lined in light blue silk secured at the front with its original four fabric buttons.

REFERENCES: (1)"Silks for Thrones and Altars" by Myrna Myers, page 66 and 67. (2) "In The Presence Of The Dragon Throne" by John E.

Vollmer (3) "When Silk Was Gold" by James C. Y Watt & Anne Wardwell. Due to the fact that the market is flooded by reproductions of Chinese robes and older theatrical robes which for inexperienced collectors look the same, we would like to inform our clients that this is a 100% authentic antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Robe and not a reproduction, and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. DIMENSIONS: Approximately when placed flat: Length: 131 cm (51 1/2 in), Width (distance from cuff-to-cuff): 130 cm 51. CONDITION: The robe in general is in good condition considering its age with some slight age wear, particularly some tears on the lining, there are some minor stains / watermarks on the outer and inner area of the robe, there are no holes or applied patches.

This Robe comes from an old Canadian collection of Oriental Art, including many Chinese robes and related items which we are in the process of photographing and placing for sale for the first time. All items are guaranteed to be authentic antiques, and not reproductions. All our artifacts are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Canadian buyers please note: We are required to charge HST or GST on all orders mailed to Canadian destinations. Our business HUNDRED & ONE ANTIQUES is based on a long family tradition of collecting fine European and Oriental Antiques and Art, with a special interest in Antique Arms and Armour.

We have been involved in antique trading since 1970. Welcome and thank you for visiting. The item "Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidered & Woven Satin Silk Lady Robe 19th c" is in sale since Wednesday, January 10, 2018. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Robes & Textiles". The seller is "eclecticmuseum" and is located in Ontario.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Color: Multi-Color
2. Maker: one of a kind
3. Type: Robe
4. Primary Material: Silk & Fabric
5. Age: 19th century
6. Region of Origin: China
7. Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
8. Featured Refinements: Antique Chinese Silk