A CHINESE BLUE-GROUND KESI DRAGON ROBE, MANGPAO
GUANGXU PERIOD (1875-1908)
A CHINESE BLUE-GROUND KESI DRAGON ROBE, MANGPAO GUANGXU PERIOD (1875-1908) The blue kesi ground is woven in shades of blue, green, purple and ochre with five-clawed dragons pursuing flaming pearls amidst ruyi- form clouds interspersed with bats suspending peaches and various auspicious emblems with details in black pigment, all above the terrestrial diagram and lishui stripe at the hem, with a similar pattern repeated on the collar, lapel and cuffs. 54 ¼ in. (137.8 cm.) x 86 ¼ in. (219 cm.)
A CHINESE BLUE-GROUND KESI DRAGON ROBE, MANGPAO
GUANGXU PERIOD (1875-1908)
A CHINESE BLUE-GROUND KESI DRAGON ROBE, MANGPAO GUANGXU PERIOD (1875-1908) The blue kesi ground is woven in shades of blue, green, purple and ochre with five-clawed dragons pursuing flaming pearls amidst ruyi- form clouds interspersed with bats suspending peaches and various auspicious emblems with details in black pigment, all above the terrestrial diagram and lishui stripe at the hem, with a similar pattern repeated on the collar, lapel and cuffs. 54 ¼ in. (137.8 cm.) x 86 ¼ in. (219 cm.)
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