A blue gauze Summer 'dragon' robe, Jifu, late 19th century
Estimate $2,000 – $3,000
the deep blue field with nine gold dragons pursuing flaming pearls amongst auspicious emblems, with lishui stripes at the sleeves and hem, the gold-striped sleeve extensions ending in horse-hoof cuffs and similar collar band
131 cm long
- Lot Sold $3,500 (Hammer Price)
- $4,270 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Dr Francis Burden, China and Australia (label inside)
Private Collection, Sydney
Dr Burden worked as a missionary for the China Inland Mission in Shanghai and Chongqing. He married Scottish missionary Joanne Webster and returned to Australia in 1899
Condition Report
Slight stain approx 2cm diameter to lower front on left and right side. Under left arm with some restitching. Frayed edge to the lower edge of the left sleeve. Some wear around the collar. A small hole approx 0.5cm on the inside panel above the dragon.
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