{"product_id":"antique-qing-dynasty-embroidered-silk-dragon-robe-textile-fragment-19th-c","title":"Antique Qing Dynasty Embroidered Silk Dragon Robe Textile Fragment - 19th C.","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique 19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Embroidered Silk Dragon Robe Textile Fragment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis authentic antique Chinese silk textile fragment originated from an imperial-style court or dragon robe (\u003cem\u003ejifu\u003c\/em\u003e) dating to the mid-to-late 19th century during the Qing Dynasty. The panel showcases fine hand-embroidery featuring 3 five-clawed front-facing dragon (\u003cem\u003ezhenglong\u003c\/em\u003e) chasing the flaming pearl above two profile dragons, set against a field of silk and  auspicious cloud scrolls and bats. The bottom portion displays the classic \u003cem\u003elishui\u003c\/em\u003e (diagonal stripe\/wave) hem surmounted by rolling sea waves and cosmic mountain peaks (\u003cem\u003ejiangya haishui\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qing Dynasty (Mid-to-Late 19th Century)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique Dragon Robe (\u003cem\u003eJifu\u003c\/em\u003e) Textile Panel \/ Fragment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-embroidered Silk with metallic wrapped threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotifs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five-claw dragons, flaming pearls, bats, cloud scrolls, cosmic mountains, and \u003cem\u003elishui\u003c\/em\u003e wave border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 20\" Width x 36\" Length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fair antique condition. As an authentic textile fragment, it displays visible age-appropriate wear, including edge fraying, raw cut\/unraveling margins where it was detached, surface creasing, scattered thread loss, and general patina\/fading to the silk ground. Ideal for framing, study, or textile restoration projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Media Antiques \u0026 Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46171426357482,"sku":"125103104","price":1290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/9510\/4746\/files\/IMG_6796_4027059.jpg?v=1786599018","url":"https:\/\/www.mediajewelry.com\/products\/antique-qing-dynasty-embroidered-silk-dragon-robe-textile-fragment-19th-c","provider":"Media Antiques \u0026 Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}