A Chinese brocade weave dragon robe, c.1900, woven with eight dragons chasing flaming pearls amongst clouds, Eight Buddhist Emblems and other precious objects, above spuming waves, centred by the terrestrial diagram and lishui stripe at the hem, with embroidered brown silk bordering the neckline, 133cm across the arms 134.5cm long approximately Condition Report In poor condition. Sleeves and bottom of robe cut off. Tears and holes in various locations. Loose threads and stretched silk. Cockled and badly stained throughout. Colours faded. Tired.