20
Feb

Antique Chinese Qing Imperial Court Gold & Silver Embroidered Silk Dragon Robe

Antique Chinese Qing Imperial Court Gold & Silver Embroidered Silk Dragon Robe
Antique Chinese Qing Imperial Court Gold & Silver Embroidered Silk Dragon Robe
Antique Chinese Qing Imperial Court Gold & Silver Embroidered Silk Dragon Robe
Antique Chinese Qing Imperial Court Gold & Silver Embroidered Silk Dragon Robe
Antique Chinese Qing Imperial Court Gold & Silver Embroidered Silk Dragon Robe
Antique Chinese Qing Imperial Court Gold & Silver Embroidered Silk Dragon Robe
Antique Chinese Qing Imperial Court Gold & Silver Embroidered Silk Dragon Robe
Antique Chinese Qing Imperial Court Gold & Silver Embroidered Silk Dragon Robe
Antique Chinese Qing Imperial Court Gold & Silver Embroidered Silk Dragon Robe
Antique Chinese Qing Imperial Court Gold & Silver Embroidered Silk Dragon Robe
Antique Chinese Qing Imperial Court Gold & Silver Embroidered Silk Dragon Robe
Antique Chinese Qing Imperial Court Gold & Silver Embroidered Silk Dragon Robe

Antique Chinese Qing Imperial Court Gold & Silver Embroidered Silk Dragon Robe
Qing Court Dragon Robe. Such a robe would’ve been worn by an official or noble from the Jiaqing to Guangxu Periods. The robe is made of fine silk and embroidered in actual gold and silver wrapped thread – see image 11. The robe is in good condition considering it is around 150 years old. It has wear commensurate with age, including loose, fraying, and torn threads, discoloration and staining, etc. Original buttons are present. The robe would have originally had sleeve extensions and cuffs. Do not expect it to be perfect – this is an actual period robe. That said, it is in very nice condition. Display stand not included. This comes from a Philadelphia estate. In the event that an item arrives not as described or damaged, we must be notified within 24 hours of signature confirmation with a clear photo showing the. Many of the items we sell are well over 100 years old. Inherently, these items will have some minor or light wear. Any major flaws and damages ie. Chips or cracks will be clearly disclosed in the item description and images. We are please to answer any questions that you may have regarding our items for sale. This includes requests for additional photos. Please reach out to us via the contact page on our site. The item “ANTIQUE CHINESE QING IMPERIAL COURT GOLD & SILVER EMBROIDERED SILK DRAGON ROBE” is in sale since Tuesday, February 11, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Robes & Textiles”. The seller is “collectingasia-com” and is located in Palatine, Illinois. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Primary Material: Silk
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Color: Blue

Antique Chinese Qing Imperial Court Gold & Silver Embroidered Silk Dragon Robe
20
Feb

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Box c1875 Signed 27 Ounces

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Box c1875 Signed 27 Ounces
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Box c1875 Signed 27 Ounces
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Box c1875 Signed 27 Ounces
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Box c1875 Signed 27 Ounces
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Box c1875 Signed 27 Ounces
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Box c1875 Signed 27 Ounces
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Box c1875 Signed 27 Ounces
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Box c1875 Signed 27 Ounces
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Box c1875 Signed 27 Ounces
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Box c1875 Signed 27 Ounces
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Box c1875 Signed 27 Ounces
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Box c1875 Signed 27 Ounces

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Box c1875 Signed 27 Ounces
CHINESE EXPORT SILVER BOX c1875 DRAGONS IN WAVES – BREATHING FIRE A very fine, hand crafted c1875 (possibly earlier) Chinese export silver battling dragons in waves scholar’s box. Classic rectangular shape, with well hinged cover. The cover with dragons battling for the sacred pearl. Here the pearl is fiery orb design, not often seen. The dragons are rising from rolling waves. One breathing fire at a small fish below – an even more unique design feature. Framed in rolling leafy vine and chrysanthemum flower head border work. The sides and back panel with conforming dragon, and pear decoration, and rolling cloud border. The interior is solid silver, there are no wood panels or wood base, as found in lesser, later period boxes. This fine c1875 Chinese export silver dragon box is 7 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches. And it weighs 27 standard ounces. The box is 100% silver construction, there is no wood interior as found on many. Hallmarked in series of characters. In very fine condition. Rich silver patina throughout. Retains near original detail, and cover. The item “Chinese Export Silver Dragon Box c1875 Signed 27 Ounces” is in sale since Tuesday, February 18, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Boxes”. The seller is “supershrink” and is located in Supply, North Carolina. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Primary Material: silver
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Box c1875 Signed 27 Ounces