Dragon Robe from the late Qing (Ch'ing) Dynasty of blue silk with browns, ecru, green, and black symbols and designs; nine 5 clawed dragons with bats, waves, clouds, gourds, conch shells, swastikas, fish, and other symbols of luck and fortune; round neckline; robe has been altered to have a center-front closure; button and loop closures with all buttons missing; slit at front and back; lined in different silks.
Dragon Robe of blue silk with ecru, browns, and greens and metallic threads; Robe has a round neckline with a side wrap closure with button and loop closures; slit at center front and back for ease of horse travel; long sleeves with horse-hoof cuffs (Manchu tradition); lined in a soft blue silk.
