A Chinese Court Blue Dragon Robe Jifu, late 19th century

worked in golden copper and silver embroidery on a blue gauze ground, with standing waves at the hem and nine five-clawed dragons on the front, back and shoulder panels, embroidered in a deep golden copper thread, scrolling clouds and auspicious objects above celestial rocks and chevron bands, gilt and black thread key fret borders, the robe embroidered with satin floss stitch

h: 141cm w: cm d: cm

Provenance: Private collection, UK

Condition Report
Some wear to the front, cuffs and collar a few stains inside .
The borders and cuffs are married (not original) to the robe and woven brocade gold and black. Late 19th century.