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UnknownDragon Robe, Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Silk EmbroideryLate Qing Dynasty
Late Qing Dynasty
$8,180
£6,154.92
€7,110.81
CA$11,484.54
A$12,407.07
CHF 6,600.68
MX$149,290.78
NOK 83,578.57
SEK 76,434.88
DKK 53,121.27
About the Item
This late-Qing blue dragon-robe panel preserves the splendor and strict hierarchy of imperial dress. Blue robes were worn by emperors for spring and autumn rituals, grand banquets, or inspection tours, symbolizing serenity, the vastness of sea and sky, and enduring blessings. Only the emperor and a few high-ranking nobles specially honored by the court could wear such garments.
The fabric is fine satin woven with high-density silk and richly embroidered in multiple layers. Two five-clawed imperial dragons on either side raise their heads and exhale flaming pearls, signifying supreme authority and the power to dispel evil. Rolling waves and mountain peaks represent a stable empire, while auspicious clouds, flaming jewels, white cranes, and bats convey wishes for peace, longevity, and prosperity.
Mounted today in a modern acrylic frame, the piece lets the centuries-old silk shimmer in clear light, blending imperial history with a clean, contemporary presentation.
As a Qing Dynasty piece, minor signs of use remain and are shown in the photographs for careful consideration.
- Creation Year:Late Qing Dynasty
- Dimensions:Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 29.93 in (76 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Taichung, TW
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2900217060342
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