A Chinese Blue-Ground Silk Dragon Robe
Auction Date: November 12, 2021
Estimate: Estimate: 3000 - 5000
Sold for: $6,600
Lot: 3014
The robe is finely woven and embroidered in counted-stitch and couched gold threads with nine five-clawed dragons confronting flaming pearls interspersed with clouds and Buddhist Emblems above the terrestrial diagram and turbulent waves.
Length 55 1/2 inches (140.9 cm).
Provenance: Sale of items to benefit the Monterey History and Art Association. This non-profitassociation has been a guiding force in preservingMontereys history since the founding of the association in 1931. Guarding Montereys precious historic assets and the preservation and presentation of its historical heritage for future enjoyment has been made possible by citizens who care and give generously of their time and resources.
The Associations mission is to sharethe histories and the diverse legacies of people, stories, and places that continue to shape Monterey. It possesses extensive collections of furnishings, paintings, photographs, costumes, books, manuscripts, and other artifacts focused on Monterey and California.