Kesi-Woven Blue Ground Silk Dragon Robe
Auction Date: November 12, 2021
Sold for: $2,400
Lot: 3010
China.
Late Qing dynasty.
Intricately woven in gilt-wrapped threads and polychrome colors on the light blue ground to depict nine dragons surrounded by clouds, Buddhist eight treasure symbols, and other auspicious emblems, all against a floral diaper pattern above Lishui border.
Length 52 1/2 inches (133.3 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.
Condition: Fraying, some areas of loss.