12
Feb

Chinese Neolithic Jade Ceremonial Dragon Knife, 2500-4000 B. C. Pe-122207015

Chinese Neolithic Jade Ceremonial Dragon Knife, 2500-4000 B. C. Pe-122207015
Chinese Neolithic Jade Ceremonial Dragon Knife, 2500-4000 B. C. Pe-122207015
Chinese Neolithic Jade Ceremonial Dragon Knife, 2500-4000 B. C. Pe-122207015
Chinese Neolithic Jade Ceremonial Dragon Knife, 2500-4000 B. C. Pe-122207015
Chinese Neolithic Jade Ceremonial Dragon Knife, 2500-4000 B. C. Pe-122207015
Chinese Neolithic Jade Ceremonial Dragon Knife, 2500-4000 B. C. Pe-122207015
Chinese Neolithic Jade Ceremonial Dragon Knife, 2500-4000 B. C. Pe-122207015
Chinese Neolithic Jade Ceremonial Dragon Knife, 2500-4000 B. C. Pe-122207015
Chinese Neolithic Jade Ceremonial Dragon Knife, 2500-4000 B. C. Pe-122207015
Chinese Neolithic Jade Ceremonial Dragon Knife, 2500-4000 B. C. Pe-122207015

Chinese Neolithic Jade Ceremonial Dragon Knife, 2500-4000 B. C. Pe-122207015
WELCOME TO ANOTHER GREAT ITEM OFFERING FROM. PEORIA, ILLINOIS COLLECTOR’S ESTATE. COLLECTOR HAD MORE THAN 40 YEARS OF COLLECTING. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OFFERED. JADE NEOLITHIC TRANSLUCENT BLADE. SEE COLLECTOR’S NOTE IN PICTURES. CHECK OUT THE DETAILS. THESE PIECES ARE ALL ONE OF A KIND ITEMS. BLADE/KNIFE: 2-1/4″ X 7-1/2″ LONG. NICE CONDITION FOR EXTREME AGE. GREAT ITEM AND REALLY SPECIAL. PLEASE SEE ALL PHOTOS FOR. COLLECTOR HAD A HUGE COLLECTION OF ORIENTAL ITEMS. AND WE WERE ABLE TO OBTAIN MANY FINE COLLECTABLES. WHAT A GREAT ITEM TO ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION. OR TO RESELL OR TRADE WITH OTHER COLLECTORS! WOELTJE _ANTIQUES BUYS ENTIRE LARGE COLLECTIONS FROM THE HEIRS OF COLLECTOR’S ESTATES. ITEMS IN THE VARIOUS COLLECTIONS DATE FROM 10,000 B. C TO THE 1900’S. SOME ITEMS MAY HAVE COLLECTOR’S HAND WRITTEN NOTES, C. PAPERS, OAK DISPLAY CASES, GLASS CASES AND MANY DO NOT. WE RECENTLY OPENED ANOTHER CRATE OF ASSORTED ITEMS AND FOUND THE ITEM LISTED HERE. CHECK PHOTOS FOR DESCRIPTION AND CONDITION. ITEMS BEING DELIVERED TO ADDRESSES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. Thank you for looking at this item. Woeltje_Antiques ALWAYS includes any collector’s notes, C. If you have questions, please send us a message and although we ourselves do not own or collect any of the items we sell, we will try to answer as best we can and as soon as possible. (THIS ITEM HAS NOT BEEN AUTHENTICATED AS TO AGE, MATERIALS, MAKER, TIME PERIOD, OR ORIGIN).
Chinese Neolithic Jade Ceremonial Dragon Knife, 2500-4000 B. C. Pe-122207015
18
Nov

Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar

Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar
Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar
Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar
Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar
Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar
Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar
Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar
Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar
Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar
Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar
Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar
Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar

Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar
Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar SMOKE FREE; PET FRIENDLY HOME I TRIED TO CIRCLE THE “MARKS” ON THE MATTING.
Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar
3
Feb

Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar

Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar
Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar
Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar
Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar
Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar
Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar
Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar
Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar
Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar
Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar
Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar
Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar

Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar
Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar. SMOKE FREE; PET FRIENDLY HOME. I TRIED TO CIRCLE THE “MARKS” ON THE MATTING. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Robes & Textiles”. The seller is “tkdksvtgtreasures” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Vietnam, Uruguay.
  • Primary Material: Silk & Fabric
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Featured Refinements: Antique Chinese Silk
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Age: Unknown

Antique Chinese Imperial Silk Embroidery Tiger Dragon Ceremonial Baby Collar
1
Dec

ANTIQUE 19c CHINESE LARGE CEREMONIAL RED LACQUERED GESSO, GILT DRAGON DRUM, GONG

ANTIQUE 19c CHINESE LARGE CEREMONIAL RED LACQUERED GESSO, GILT DRAGON DRUM, GONG
ANTIQUE 19c CHINESE LARGE CEREMONIAL RED LACQUERED GESSO, GILT DRAGON DRUM, GONG
ANTIQUE 19c CHINESE LARGE CEREMONIAL RED LACQUERED GESSO, GILT DRAGON DRUM, GONG
ANTIQUE 19c CHINESE LARGE CEREMONIAL RED LACQUERED GESSO, GILT DRAGON DRUM, GONG
ANTIQUE 19c CHINESE LARGE CEREMONIAL RED LACQUERED GESSO, GILT DRAGON DRUM, GONG
ANTIQUE 19c CHINESE LARGE CEREMONIAL RED LACQUERED GESSO, GILT DRAGON DRUM, GONG
ANTIQUE 19c CHINESE LARGE CEREMONIAL RED LACQUERED GESSO, GILT DRAGON DRUM, GONG
ANTIQUE 19c CHINESE LARGE CEREMONIAL RED LACQUERED GESSO, GILT DRAGON DRUM, GONG
ANTIQUE 19c CHINESE LARGE CEREMONIAL RED LACQUERED GESSO, GILT DRAGON DRUM, GONG
ANTIQUE 19c CHINESE LARGE CEREMONIAL RED LACQUERED GESSO, GILT DRAGON DRUM, GONG
ANTIQUE 19c CHINESE LARGE CEREMONIAL RED LACQUERED GESSO, GILT DRAGON DRUM, GONG
ANTIQUE 19c CHINESE LARGE CEREMONIAL RED LACQUERED GESSO, GILT DRAGON DRUM, GONG

ANTIQUE 19c CHINESE LARGE CEREMONIAL RED LACQUERED GESSO, GILT DRAGON DRUM, GONG
ANTIQUE CHINESE LARGE CEREMONIAL DRUM, GONG FRAMED, RED LACQUERED GESSO OVER WOOD WITH HIGH RESTED TOP, GILT DRAGON HEAD FINIALS, CLOUD-FORM CORBELS, AND TRESTLE-STYLE BASE; ALL WITH GILT AND POLICHROME DECORATIONS IN CLOUD AND DRAGON MOTIF. 5-CLOW IMPERIAL DRAGONS, LARGE 18.5″DIAM x 3″ THICK BRASS 4 DRAGONS AND ORNATE ENGRAIVED BORDER TRIM GOCONDITION GOOD. 54.5″H x 44.5″ W x 28 DEEP. The item “ANTIQUE 19c CHINESE LARGE CEREMONIAL RED LACQUERED GESSO, GILT DRAGON DRUM, GONG” is in sale since Friday, August 4, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Other Chinese Antiques”. The seller is “silkboxing” and is located in Renton, Washington. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Color: RED
  • Type: DRUM ,GONG
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Primary Material: WOOD,BRASS

ANTIQUE 19c CHINESE LARGE CEREMONIAL RED LACQUERED GESSO, GILT DRAGON DRUM, GONG
20
Sep

Antique Chinese Embroidered Brown Silk Daoist Priest Ceremonial Dragon Robe

Antique Chinese Embroidered Brown Silk Daoist Priest Ceremonial Dragon Robe
Antique Chinese Embroidered Brown Silk Daoist Priest Ceremonial Dragon Robe
Antique Chinese Embroidered Brown Silk Daoist Priest Ceremonial Dragon Robe
Antique Chinese Embroidered Brown Silk Daoist Priest Ceremonial Dragon Robe
Antique Chinese Embroidered Brown Silk Daoist Priest Ceremonial Dragon Robe
Antique Chinese Embroidered Brown Silk Daoist Priest Ceremonial Dragon Robe
Antique Chinese Embroidered Brown Silk Daoist Priest Ceremonial Dragon Robe
Antique Chinese Embroidered Brown Silk Daoist Priest Ceremonial Dragon Robe
Antique Chinese Embroidered Brown Silk Daoist Priest Ceremonial Dragon Robe
Antique Chinese Embroidered Brown Silk Daoist Priest Ceremonial Dragon Robe
Antique Chinese Embroidered Brown Silk Daoist Priest Ceremonial Dragon Robe
Antique Chinese Embroidered Brown Silk Daoist Priest Ceremonial Dragon Robe

Antique Chinese Embroidered Brown Silk Daoist Priest Ceremonial Dragon Robe
Antique Chinese Embroidered Silk Daoist Priest’s Ceremonial Robe. Dating from early 19th century. Constructed from an Imperial Duke’s Dragon Robe with one added panel featuring a rare Blue Five Claw Dragon. Rare Five color embroidered clouds. Good antique condition with general signs of wear commensurate with a textile that has been worn handled and displayed for over 100 years. Areas of old wear along top edge. Please look at photographs. Rare impressive antique Chinese textile. All non paying buyers are then permanently blocked from all our future auctions. The item “Antique Chinese Embroidered Brown Silk Daoist Priest Ceremonial Dragon Robe” is in sale since Wednesday, February 22, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Robes & Textiles”. The seller is “extreme-orient2″ and is located in England. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Color: Brown
  • Type: Kimonos, Robes & Textiles
  • Primary Material: Silk & Fabric
  • Age: 1800-1849
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

Antique Chinese Embroidered Brown Silk Daoist Priest Ceremonial Dragon Robe
19
Sep

Antique Chinese Bronze Dragon Ceremonial Bianzhong Bell Xuande Ming Dynasty Mark

Antique Chinese Bronze Dragon Ceremonial Bianzhong Bell Xuande Ming Dynasty Mark
Antique Chinese Bronze Dragon Ceremonial Bianzhong Bell Xuande Ming Dynasty Mark
Antique Chinese Bronze Dragon Ceremonial Bianzhong Bell Xuande Ming Dynasty Mark
Antique Chinese Bronze Dragon Ceremonial Bianzhong Bell Xuande Ming Dynasty Mark
Antique Chinese Bronze Dragon Ceremonial Bianzhong Bell Xuande Ming Dynasty Mark
Antique Chinese Bronze Dragon Ceremonial Bianzhong Bell Xuande Ming Dynasty Mark
Antique Chinese Bronze Dragon Ceremonial Bianzhong Bell Xuande Ming Dynasty Mark
Antique Chinese Bronze Dragon Ceremonial Bianzhong Bell Xuande Ming Dynasty Mark
Antique Chinese Bronze Dragon Ceremonial Bianzhong Bell Xuande Ming Dynasty Mark
Antique Chinese Bronze Dragon Ceremonial Bianzhong Bell Xuande Ming Dynasty Mark
Antique Chinese Bronze Dragon Ceremonial Bianzhong Bell Xuande Ming Dynasty Mark

Antique Chinese Bronze Dragon Ceremonial Bianzhong Bell Xuande Ming Dynasty Mark
ANTIQUE CHINESE BRONZE DRAGON CEREMONIAL BIANZHONG BELL XUANDE MING DYNASTY MARK. Hello, thank you for having a look at my auctions. Although I was a little down and out over the summer I still managed to acquire some incredible and important treasures for my first sale of the fall season. This sale offers a wide variety of great examples from across many categories of collecting. The items include some exceptionally rare and important examples including some imperial wares, and items dating from the Song dynasty to the earlier Republic period. This sale features items from three important estate collections including the late Chinese ceramics expert Michael Vermeers collection, Mr. H Pao of Toronto who owned a high-end shop in the famous four seasons hotel in Toronto for many years and whom was considered one of North Americas top experts and scholars in many categories of antique Chinese art. Also some of the smaller scholarly items including the jade examples are from the estate of A Abraham. Abraham owned the Imperial Jade Shop situated in the famous King Edward hotel until the year 1976 (40 years ago) when the hotel was renovated and the shop never re-opened. These items have been in storage since the shop closed down and have not seen the light of day until now! Abraham was a highly respected jade dealer, appraiser, and collector in the 1950-70s period. I do not know a great deal about many of the objects myself. Being out of this known experts estate I believe there is a good chance there are some important and rarely found examples being offered. I do wish everyone the very best of luck winning the auctions! This bell is an interesting example that has some great figural designs including the intricately detailed dragon top clasp. The bell has another four-character inscribed mark as well. The bell is estate fresh and could use a cleaning. The bell is otherwise in very fine condition with no damage. The bell is a large size example that displays very nicely measuring 10 5/8 inches tall, by 7 1/2 inches wide. A very interesting and unique example. BEST OF LUCK WITH THE AUCTIONS! All Canadian Residents will be charged HST Based on Address. We make great effort to honestly and accurately describe each item listed. Items are not returnable if it is not of the age or value you were hoping it to be, with No Exceptions. Many of the items listed are old antique pieces and in many cases over a hundred, or hundreds of years old. Small Sample of the 120+ Estate Auctions listed this week! Powered by SixBit’s eCommerce Solution. The item “ANTIQUE CHINESE BRONZE DRAGON CEREMONIAL BIANZHONG BELL XUANDE MING DYNASTY MARK” is in sale since Friday, September 16, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Vases”. The seller is “joanies_house_of_treasures” and is located in Barrie, Ontario. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Type: Vases
  • Primary Material: Bronze
  • Region of Origin: China

Antique Chinese Bronze Dragon Ceremonial Bianzhong Bell Xuande Ming Dynasty Mark
3
Apr

UNUSUAL ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVD BRONZE DRAGON FIGURAL LIBATION CEREMONIAL WINE CUP

UNUSUAL ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVD BRONZE DRAGON FIGURAL LIBATION CEREMONIAL WINE CUP
UNUSUAL ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVD BRONZE DRAGON FIGURAL LIBATION CEREMONIAL WINE CUP
UNUSUAL ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVD BRONZE DRAGON FIGURAL LIBATION CEREMONIAL WINE CUP
UNUSUAL ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVD BRONZE DRAGON FIGURAL LIBATION CEREMONIAL WINE CUP
UNUSUAL ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVD BRONZE DRAGON FIGURAL LIBATION CEREMONIAL WINE CUP
UNUSUAL ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVD BRONZE DRAGON FIGURAL LIBATION CEREMONIAL WINE CUP
UNUSUAL ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVD BRONZE DRAGON FIGURAL LIBATION CEREMONIAL WINE CUP
UNUSUAL ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVD BRONZE DRAGON FIGURAL LIBATION CEREMONIAL WINE CUP
UNUSUAL ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVD BRONZE DRAGON FIGURAL LIBATION CEREMONIAL WINE CUP
UNUSUAL ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVD BRONZE DRAGON FIGURAL LIBATION CEREMONIAL WINE CUP
UNUSUAL ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVD BRONZE DRAGON FIGURAL LIBATION CEREMONIAL WINE CUP
UNUSUAL ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVD BRONZE DRAGON FIGURAL LIBATION CEREMONIAL WINE CUP

UNUSUAL ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVD BRONZE DRAGON FIGURAL LIBATION CEREMONIAL WINE CUP
UNUSUAL ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVD BRONZE DRAGON FIGURAL LIBATION CEREMONIAL WINE CUP. Thank you for having a look at my auctions. We are very excited this week to be featuring our third and last session of items from the Important estate collection of the late Michael Vermeer. Vermeer is literally a famous figure when it comes to Chinese ceramics starting his career in the late 1960s in his early 20s. With close to 50 years experience Mr. Vermeer was thought by many to be one of the worlds top Chinese ceramic experts and authorities. Over the years Mr. I believe this is one of our finest sales to date featuring many of the choice and most important examples from the collection. I do wish everyone the very best of luck winning the auctions! I do not know a great deal about this wine vessel it is a very unique and interesting example. The vessel is intricately carved throughout with great figural designs. The vessel is in good intact condition as seen. The vessel measures 10 inches tall, by 7 1/2 inches long, and 4 1/2 inches wide. A very interesting and likely quite rare find. BEST OF LUCK WITH THE AUCTIONS! All Canadian Residents will be charged HST Based on Address. We make great effort to honestly and accurately describe each item listed. Items are not returnable if it is not of the age or value you were hoping it to be, with No Exceptions. Many of the items listed are old antique pieces and in many cases over a hundred, or hundreds of years old. As a special Courtesy to our wonderful customers we are now offering Layaways. Small Sample of the 175+ Estate Auctions listed this week! Powered by SixBit’s eCommerce Solution. The item “UNUSUAL ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVD BRONZE DRAGON FIGURAL LIBATION CEREMONIAL WINE CUP” is in sale since Saturday, March 26, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Vases”. The seller is “joanies_house_of_treasures” and is located in Barrie, Ontario. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Type: Glasses & Cups
  • Primary Material: Bronze
  • Region of Origin: China

UNUSUAL ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVD BRONZE DRAGON FIGURAL LIBATION CEREMONIAL WINE CUP
8
Dec

A RARE ANTIQUE CHINESE GOLD & SILVER THREAD SILK CEREMONIAL DRAGON ROBE

A RARE ANTIQUE CHINESE GOLD & SILVER THREAD SILK CEREMONIAL DRAGON ROBE
A RARE ANTIQUE CHINESE GOLD & SILVER THREAD SILK CEREMONIAL DRAGON ROBE
A RARE ANTIQUE CHINESE GOLD & SILVER THREAD SILK CEREMONIAL DRAGON ROBE
A RARE ANTIQUE CHINESE GOLD & SILVER THREAD SILK CEREMONIAL DRAGON ROBE
A RARE ANTIQUE CHINESE GOLD & SILVER THREAD SILK CEREMONIAL DRAGON ROBE
A RARE ANTIQUE CHINESE GOLD & SILVER THREAD SILK CEREMONIAL DRAGON ROBE
A RARE ANTIQUE CHINESE GOLD & SILVER THREAD SILK CEREMONIAL DRAGON ROBE
A RARE ANTIQUE CHINESE GOLD & SILVER THREAD SILK CEREMONIAL DRAGON ROBE
A RARE ANTIQUE CHINESE GOLD & SILVER THREAD SILK CEREMONIAL DRAGON ROBE
A RARE ANTIQUE CHINESE GOLD & SILVER THREAD SILK CEREMONIAL DRAGON ROBE
A RARE ANTIQUE CHINESE GOLD & SILVER THREAD SILK CEREMONIAL DRAGON ROBE
A RARE ANTIQUE CHINESE GOLD & SILVER THREAD SILK CEREMONIAL DRAGON ROBE

A RARE ANTIQUE CHINESE GOLD & SILVER THREAD SILK CEREMONIAL DRAGON ROBE
Such a robe would’ve been worn during either by a member of the Qing imperial family or court for celebrating a special occasion – possibly a wedding or birthday. A similar example can be seen on display at the Art Institute of Chicago. The robe is very finely decorated with couched gold and silver thread. There are nine dragons on the robe: on the neck, chest, shoulders, and back. The entire background of the robe is decorated with sihe ruyi – the four heads of the wish-granting sceptre, auspicious imagery meaning “may your wishes be granted in the four directions”. Also on the robe are medallions of peaches and bats surrounding endless knots – further wishes of happiness and longevity. The bottom of the robe has a lishui, or standing water, border with the mount of longevity rising above the water. It’s important to note that there are five colors of metallic thread on the robe border – a regulation put in place during the 18th century. While dragon robes and all of their uses are not fully understood, it is possible that given the apricot color and the specific flowers (which may relate to a specific month), that this robe was made for a ceremony at a specific altar or temple during a specific time of year. The robe measures almost 65 inches from sleeve to sleeve and is in good condition consistent with period use. The color remains quite strong and vibrant. There is some fading here and there to the apricot yellow color. There are the expected loose threads throughout – but mainly concentrated on the shoulders and on the seat area of the robe. There are old repairs visible on the inside of the robe to resecure some of the couched metallic threads. The buttons are a gilt metal and appear original. There is wear to the lining, but it is all there. Several large images are provided below and can be downloaded if necessary to view them in fullscale format. The item “A RARE ANTIQUE CHINESE GOLD & SILVER THREAD SILK CEREMONIAL DRAGON ROBE” is in sale since Tuesday, December 01, 2015. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Robes & Textiles”. The seller is “chinois-de-poire” and is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Color: Apricot Yellow
  • Type: Robe / Surcoat
  • Primary Material: Silk & Fabric
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

A RARE ANTIQUE CHINESE GOLD & SILVER THREAD SILK CEREMONIAL DRAGON ROBE