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This vintage Chinese couching embroidered Ji luck phoenix and dragon robe jacket dates from the 1930s. It is made of a black silk satin fabric background, with gold metallic thread couching embroidery work, which tiny red stitches hold the couching work together giving it a contrasting copper color appearance. There are embroidered phoenix birds, dragons, Ji symbol for luck, auspicious precious objects and waves of water along the bottom. The phoenix and dragon represent the bird and animal kingdoms and are a symbol of the entire natural world which are done in roundel medallions. They also signify husband and wife and wedded bliss. This short jacket style robe has a mandarin collar neckline, blue silk sleeve cuffs with dragons and carved round brass button loop toggles for closure down the front. It is fully lined and there is an old "Made in China" label sewn inside. The jacket measures 27 inches long, with a 46 inch waist, 44 inch bust, 16 inch back and 19 inch long sleeves. It is in good condition, with only one broken silk loop closure at the bottom. This is truly a wonderful piece of wearable Chinese art! |
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Vintage Antique Chinese Couching Embroidered Ji Luck Phoenix Dragon Robe Jacket Coat
This vintage Chinese couching embroidered Ji luck phoenix and dragon robe jacket dates from the 1930s. It is made of a black silk satin fabric background, with gold metallic thread couching embroidery work, which tiny red stitches hold the couching work together giving it a contrasting copper color appearance. There are embroidered phoenix birds, dragons, Ji symbol for luck, auspicious precious objects and waves of water along the bottom. The phoenix and dragon represent the bird and animal kingdoms and are a symbol of the entire natural world which are done in roundel medallions. They also signify husband and wife and wedded bliss. This short jacket style robe has a mandarin collar neckline, blue silk sleeve cuffs with dragons and carved round brass button loop toggles for closure down the front. It is fully lined and there is an old "Made in China" label sewn inside. The jacket measures 27 inches long, with a 46 inch waist, 44 inch bust, 16 inch back and 19 inch long sleeves. It is in good condition, with only one broken silk loop closure at the bottom. This is truly a wonderful piece of wearable Chinese art!
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