Lot 8139. A blue ground kesi-woven silk dragon robe, 19th century. Estimate US$ 6,000 - 8,000 (€5,400 - 7,200). Photo Bonhams.
The nine dragons woven primarily in fine gilt-wrapped threads while white and colored threads define the surrounding cloud scrolls, bats, Eight Buddhist symbols and lishui border with further details painted in ink and colored wash; the neck bands and replacement horseshoe cuffs similarly woven on a black silk ground. 54 3/4in (139cm) long
Property from a Southern California Museum
Bonhams. CHINESE, INDIAN, HIMALAYAN AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN ART AND PAINTINGS, 12:00 PDT, SAN FRANCISCO