Lot 234 , A Chinese embroidered silk and gold thread dragon jacket, late Qing dynasty, alterations
A Chinese embroidered silk and gold thread 'dragon' jacket, late Qing dynasty, the gold thread five claw dragons amid clouds, with Beijing knot emblems of the immortals, on a brown satin ground alterations
Estimate £200-300
The jacket has been shortened at the hem, has numerous unpicked threads all over and a replacement pale blue satin lining. The lining has light staining. Otherwise in reasonable condition.
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Sold for £1,500