27
Oct

(lóngpáo) Circa 1840 Antique Five Claw Chinese Blue Silk Imperial Dragon Robe

(lóngpáo) Circa 1840 Antique Five Claw Chinese Blue Silk Imperial Dragon Robe
(lóngpáo) Circa 1840 Antique Five Claw Chinese Blue Silk Imperial Dragon Robe
(lóngpáo) Circa 1840 Antique Five Claw Chinese Blue Silk Imperial Dragon Robe
(lóngpáo) Circa 1840 Antique Five Claw Chinese Blue Silk Imperial Dragon Robe
(lóngpáo) Circa 1840 Antique Five Claw Chinese Blue Silk Imperial Dragon Robe
(lóngpáo) Circa 1840 Antique Five Claw Chinese Blue Silk Imperial Dragon Robe
(lóngpáo) Circa 1840 Antique Five Claw Chinese Blue Silk Imperial Dragon Robe
(lóngpáo) Circa 1840 Antique Five Claw Chinese Blue Silk Imperial Dragon Robe
(lóngpáo) Circa 1840 Antique Five Claw Chinese Blue Silk Imperial Dragon Robe
(lóngpáo) Circa 1840 Antique Five Claw Chinese Blue Silk Imperial Dragon Robe
(lóngpáo) Circa 1840 Antique Five Claw Chinese Blue Silk Imperial Dragon Robe
(lóngpáo) Circa 1840 Antique Five Claw Chinese Blue Silk Imperial Dragon Robe

(lóngpáo) Circa 1840 Antique Five Claw Chinese Blue Silk Imperial Dragon Robe
Please note we have been having a lot of trouble with non paying buyers lately. We hate to have to do this but it is such a big issue now that unless. You are a repeat customer and we know you we have to ask. If there is a problem just get back to us, we will always do our best to help. And once again we are sorry to have to take this action but it is getting a real issue now. Members who know us will tell you we are very understanding and easy to deal with. But lets face it folks…. We all have to eat.. Here is what we found on the web.. The various dragon robes worn in the Qing court sent signals about the rank and distinction of the wearer. Robes featuring the five-clawed dragon, called a long, could be worn by the emperor and his sons and selected court members of high distinction. Certain princes and lower nobles could wear a robe featuring the mang, or four-clawed dragon. And even lower ranking officials could wear a robe with three-clawed dragons. The presence of additional ornamentationsuch as an embroidered border picturing the sacred Mount Kunlun, in western China, which was believed to be the center of the universe, or images of the “twelve sacred symbols” the sun, moon, stars, dragon, pheasant, mountains, sacrificial cups, waterweed, grains of millet, flames, sacrificial axe, and the fu symbol, an emblem. Associated with the power of the emperorwas also used to signify the wearer’s place in societ. Beautiful lightweight Chinese silk fully hand embroidered and woven Five Claw Imperial Dragon Robe. Circa 1840, it has the most beautiful embroidery. With various subjects including the Imperial. Five Claw dragon throughout. In good vintage condition for it’s age with just some minor issues. Easily rectified like loose threads etc ad a bit of fraying along the bottom… Very early piece that we have been advised on good authority it is circa 1840. And is one of the earliest pieces of chinese textile we have listed. Beautiful item that has been hand embroidered and woven through out on blue silk. With the five claw dragon used throughout and the whole garment. Has been hand embroidered and woven, can you believe it. Open size with a total length of aprox 57 (145cms).. The chest measurement is 52 (130cms)with the robe fastened.. A beautiful Chinese antique hand embroidered and woven silk robe. Is not a lot more l can say really but ask you to take a. Look at the photos, what you see is what you will get.. We were given this magnificent embroidered Chinese robe to sell earlier this week and. It came from a local estate here in Brighton. The previous owner was a costume designer and had amassed a. Huge collection of vintage items for research and inspiration. If there is anyone who can tell us anymore about the Antique textiles we are listing this week. Then we would be very happy to hear from you. Part of a great collection of furs, bags and vintage pieces we will be listing over the next few days that have come to us fresh from local estates here in Brighton and Hove. There are several other early Chinese embroideries from this collection. Being listed so please take a look at the photos as we will always. The item “(lóngpáo) Circa 1840 Antique Five Claw Chinese Blue Silk Imperial Dragon Robe” is in sale since Wednesday, October 26, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Chinese\Textiles”. The seller is “happy-fella” and is located in East Sussex,. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, to all countries in Europe, to all countries in continental Asia, to Australia.
  • Product: Textiles
  • Age: 1800-1849
  • Region of Origin: Chinese
  • Original/Repro: Original
  • Primary Material: Silk

(lóngpáo) Circa 1840 Antique Five Claw Chinese Blue Silk Imperial Dragon Robe
27
Oct

Pair Antique Chinese Asian Qing Dynasty Republic Period Dragon Vase Signed

Pair Antique Chinese Asian Qing Dynasty Republic Period Dragon Vase Signed
Pair Antique Chinese Asian Qing Dynasty Republic Period Dragon Vase Signed
Pair Antique Chinese Asian Qing Dynasty Republic Period Dragon Vase Signed
Pair Antique Chinese Asian Qing Dynasty Republic Period Dragon Vase Signed
Pair Antique Chinese Asian Qing Dynasty Republic Period Dragon Vase Signed
Pair Antique Chinese Asian Qing Dynasty Republic Period Dragon Vase Signed
Pair Antique Chinese Asian Qing Dynasty Republic Period Dragon Vase Signed
Pair Antique Chinese Asian Qing Dynasty Republic Period Dragon Vase Signed
Pair Antique Chinese Asian Qing Dynasty Republic Period Dragon Vase Signed
Pair Antique Chinese Asian Qing Dynasty Republic Period Dragon Vase Signed
Pair Antique Chinese Asian Qing Dynasty Republic Period Dragon Vase Signed
Pair Antique Chinese Asian Qing Dynasty Republic Period Dragon Vase Signed

Pair Antique Chinese Asian Qing Dynasty Republic Period Dragon Vase Signed
Raised 2-panel Dragon motif. One eye missing out of eight eyes. One very small chip on one dragon handle. Overall condition is excellent. E ach item listed is described accurately. All my items are guaranteed as stated so If I put down a specific date I guaranteed it to be of that period or earlier. All items must be received back in same condition as received. The item “PAIR ANTIQUE CHINESE ASIAN QING DYNASTY REPUBLIC PERIOD DRAGON VASE SIGNED” is in sale since Saturday, October 22, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Vases”. The seller is “1crazecollector” and is located in Ridgewood, New Jersey. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

Pair Antique Chinese Asian Qing Dynasty Republic Period Dragon Vase Signed