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A Qing Dynasty Imperial Courtesan's Embroidered Butterflies…
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Auckland
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3-Dec-2009
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A Qing Dynasty Imperial Courtesan's Embroidered Butterflies Silk Robe the fine quality robe constructed with a button through front, fastened by gilt metal floral relief buttons, and embroidered with beautiful butterflies and auspicious seasonal flowers in silks on a midnight blue silk ground, the wide sleeve cuffs again embroidered with flowers on now faded butterfly and floral woven yellow silk. Note: some minor faults. Length 113 cm
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Oriental: Textiles & Costume