CHINA - 19th century.
Yellow silk dress with a woven decoration of golden and polychrome threads (zhijin) of dragons with five claws chasing the sacred pearl, depicted from the front or from the side, among clouds of five colours and auspicious symbols above a band of "lishui" and sacred peaks.
Lined with red silk.
(Numerous reworkings and retouching, wear and tear.)
Attached is a kimono of unbleached silk, embroidered with flowers and leaves.
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