Fine and very rare 19th century Chinese Imperial gold and ye...

Estimate

£12,000 - £18,000

Fine and very rare 19th century Chinese Imperial gold and yellow dragon pattern robe, similar to those made for a consort to the Emperor, embroidered with nine large gold five-clawed dragons (one dragon hidden by the over-flap) and a brocade border of nine further gold dragons, the robe with loop and metal stud fastening, side vents, borders and cuffs, 74" across cuff to cuff, 53.5" from back of neck to lower back; sold with a string bead necklace with jade medallion