Lot 181
The deep saffron ground decorated with three Imperial five-clawed golden dragons, amongst a field of scrolling clouds, the auspicious twelve symbols, including the 'fu' symbol, the power to judge, and the axe, to punish, as well as peonies, blossoms and anemones, and other auspicious emblems, framed, 112cm high (additional appliqués fragile, loss of thread)
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
This fragment with twelve symbols has lots of additional appliques from other robes.
The robe was once from an imperial dragon robe mid 19th century.
The condition is very fragile. It is framed.
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Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8080
12:00pm - 25 October 2015
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
21 October 9am-8pm
22-23 October 10am-4pm
24 October 10am-5pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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