A woman's coat made of black silk with wide sleeves from Chinese late Qing Dynasty (mid to late 19th century), mounted and presented on blue linen board and framed as a stunning piece of textile art. The coat features white silk bands on wide sleeves with a ladies in the garden scene. The neck and skirt bands features flying cranes among scrolling floral vines. The foreground of the robe showcases three finely embroidered roundels centered on a basket of splendid flower arrangements, with two on the apron perfectly symmetrical, while the one on the breast plate split into two for the seamed closure. Interspersed are small flower bundles with flowing ribbons and varied designs, the traditional symbols of youth and prosperity. The robe was for most likely for a lady with noble status based on its luxurious workmanship.
Professionally and artistically displayed in a new shadow frame for a bespoken interior. One of the pair robes that were framed in matching frame.

W.

49.5 in;

H.

56.5 in;

D.

2 in;