Qing Dynasty. Kesi chestnut silk ground embroidered dragon robe. Still retains original governmental wax seal. The 14 rampant dragons (5 on collar, 8 on front and back and 1 inside) worked in couched gilt-wrapped threads surrounded by cloud scrolls, cranes, bats and other auspicious emblems above a wide lishui border defined in brightly hued satin stitch, dark blue lower sleeve, embroidered neck band with wan pattern brocade silk lining. 55-1/2"