Lot 335 , A Chinese blue silk ‘dragon’ robe, jifu, late 19th century and a mandarin hat

A Chinese blue silk ‘dragon’ robe, jifu, late 19th century and a mandarin hat, the robe woven with nine dragons, and with flowers to the lishui stripes, collar and sleeves altered, the Mandarin hat with pigtail
£1,800-2,200

Condition:
There are a number of unpicked threads notably to some of the dragon claws, minor staining to the exterior and some splits to the silk on one shoulder, the blue lining has some occasional spotting and staining, otherwise in reasonable condition.