To be notified of our future auctions! To visit our website for more inventory. Chaofu Dragon Panel with Gold Threads. 19th century Late Qing Dynasty Silk and gold-foiled threads Width: 127 cm / 50 in Length: 62.5 cm / 24.6 in From a Pennsylvania estate A large 127 x 62.5 cm silk panel created from fabric originally intended for a chaofu court robe. The five-clawed dragons were created entirely from silk threads covered with gold foil, which couldn’t be sewn through the fabric, so they were instead tacked down via a technique called’couching’. The panel itself features five dragon medallion roundels, framed above and below by additional dragons hovering above roaring sea waves crashing against rocks, interspersed with auspicious Buddhist symbols. The chaofu , also known as an’audience’ robe, was the most formal type of court dress at the Qing court. These blue-black robes were worn by Qing nobles, high-ranking civil and military officials, and imperial guards. Condition: Very excellent antique condition. The front fabric is sturdy and complete, with no staining and no variations in colors. There are some minor cases of loose threads, and the blue silk backing to the reserve shows some stains. But overall, this panel is in amazing condition for an antique textile. Please examine all photos carefully, as they are part of the condition report. We guarantee our items to be authentic and correctly dated. We will gladly answer all questions and concerns. Unless stated, the wood display stands sometimes accompanying porcelain items are not for sale. We photograph pieces to the best of our ability. About Ascot Court Antiques. We are trusted sellers of authentic antique Chinese ceramics. Ascot Court Antiques is a family-run gallery based in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA. We specialize in authentic antique Chinese ceramics. Our clients include North American collectors and other enthusiasts from the greater international Chinese ceramics community. We take pride in our serious devotion to scholarship and research, and are pleased to offer authenticity guarantees to everything in our catalogue. Please follow us to stay updated! Lots beginning 6/10 – 6/11 and ending in 6/20 – 6/21. The item “ANTIQUE CHINESE 19TH C QING GOLD EMBROIDERED SILK DRAGON PANEL, CHAOFU SKIRT” is in sale since Friday, June 10, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Robes & Textiles”. The seller is “ascot.court.antiques” and is located in Saint Louis, Missouri. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Color: Multi-Color
- Primary Material: Silk & Fabric
- Age: 1850-1899
- Region of Origin: China
- Type: Kimonos, Robes & Textiles
- Original/Reproduction: Original