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Imperial Robe

Chinese Ming Dynasty Emperor Yellow Imperial Robe Hand Painted & Framed on Silk
Chinese Ming Dynasty Emperor Yellow Imperial Robe Hand Painted & Framed on Silk

Chinese Ming Dynasty Emperor Yellow Imperial Robe Hand Painted & Framed on Silk

$2,996Sale Price|25% Off

H 43.75 in W 33.75 in D 1.75 in

Chinese Ming Dynasty Emperor Yellow Imperial Robe Hand Painted & Framed on Silk

Located in Topeka, KS

Magnificent vintage Chinese Ming Dynasty Emperor portrait wearing a yellow Imperial robe w/ dragons

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood

Chinese Rug Imperial Silk & Metal
Chinese Rug Imperial Silk & Metal

Chinese Rug Imperial Silk & Metal

$32,169

W 47.25 in L 79.14 in

Chinese Rug Imperial Silk & Metal

Located in Ferrara, IT

, their delicate strands reminiscent of the fine embroidery on imperial robes. The texture of the rug is

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese "Golden Dragon" Imperial Silk Robe, c. 1850
Chinese "Golden Dragon" Imperial Silk Robe, c. 1850

Chinese "Golden Dragon" Imperial Silk Robe, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

-century Chinese robe. Depicted with great detail and fancy, golden dragons twist and twirl their way

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk

New Mystic Sunset Enchantment Modern Chinese Art Deco Rug
New Mystic Sunset Enchantment Modern Chinese Art Deco Rug

New Mystic Sunset Enchantment Modern Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

symbolism and modern grandeur. Saturated in a vivid orange field evocative of imperial robes and twilight

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chinese Export Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait, Senior Official First Rank, 19th Century
Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait, Senior Official First Rank, 19th Century

Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait, Senior Official First Rank, 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

recreation of the intricate embroidery designs of the distinguished subject’s imperial robes in particular

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Bamboo, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Set of 2 Large Hand-Painted Wooden Wall Panels with Jade and Semi-Precious Stone
Set of 2 Large Hand-Painted Wooden Wall Panels with Jade and Semi-Precious Stone

Set of 2 Large Hand-Painted Wooden Wall Panels with Jade and Semi-Precious Stone

Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR

Emperor and Empress of the Qing Dynasty in imperial robes and classic Ming-style chairs. Crafted in the

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20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Jade

Authentic 19th Century Chinese Antique Ancestor's Portrait
Authentic 19th Century Chinese Antique Ancestor's Portrait

Authentic 19th Century Chinese Antique Ancestor's Portrait

Located in SOMIS, CA

son, both in their Qin dynasty court attires, are portrayed here with their wives. His decorated robe

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas

Turquoise Glazed Chinese General Figure
Turquoise Glazed Chinese General Figure

Turquoise Glazed Chinese General Figure

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H 15.25 in W 12.5 in D 11 in

Turquoise Glazed Chinese General Figure

Located in Palm Beach, FL

with Lions Head on Reverse, Dressed in Imperial Robe complete with Armour and Head Dress

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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Chinese Ding Style Incised Porcelain Bowl
20th Century Chinese Ding Style Incised Porcelain Bowl

20th Century Chinese Ding Style Incised Porcelain Bowl

Located in Chicago, IL

appeared on imperial robes and pieces made in the imperial kilns.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Extremely Rare Pair of George III Chinese Export Standing Nodding Head Figures
Extremely Rare Pair of George III Chinese Export Standing Nodding Head Figures

Extremely Rare Pair of George III Chinese Export Standing Nodding Head Figures

Located in New York, NY

. Each finely hand painted wearing Chinese Imperial robes, with raised enamel Phoenix decoration. These

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Antique 1790s Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

"Timeless Wonder" Jacket by Wang Lei
"Timeless Wonder" Jacket by Wang Lei

"Timeless Wonder" Jacket by Wang Lei

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H 25 in W 52 in D 2.5 in

"Timeless Wonder" Jacket by Wang Lei

By Wang Lei

Located in Chicago, IL

Fashioned like the jacket to an imperial robe, this garment by artist Wang Lei questions the

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Embroidered Chinese Imperial Noble Woman's Robe
Embroidered Chinese Imperial Noble Woman's Robe

Embroidered Chinese Imperial Noble Woman's Robe

Located in Greenwich, CT

Refined and elegant Chinese imperial noble woman's robe, hand embroidered in chain stitch on silk

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Textiles

Embroidered Chinese Imperial Nobleman's Dragon Robe
Embroidered Chinese Imperial Nobleman's Dragon Robe

Embroidered Chinese Imperial Nobleman's Dragon Robe

Located in Greenwich, CT

fine Chinese high ranking imperial nobleman's dragon robe hand embroidered in couching stitch and

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Textiles

A Framed Qing Dynasty Imperial Prince's dragon Robe

A Framed Qing Dynasty Imperial Prince's dragon Robe

Located in Greenwich, CT

a fine museum conservation framed Qing dynasty imperial prince's dragon robe, finely hand

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Tapestries

Chinese Woman Quasi-Official Imperial Dragon Robe Qing Dynasty
Chinese Woman Quasi-Official Imperial Dragon Robe Qing Dynasty

Chinese Woman Quasi-Official Imperial Dragon Robe Qing Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

century from the Imperial Qing dynasty of China. The robe is elaborately embroidered with gold, silver and

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk, Plastic

Conservation Framed Qing Dynasty  Nobleman's Dragon Robe
Conservation Framed Qing Dynasty  Nobleman's Dragon Robe

Conservation Framed Qing Dynasty Nobleman's Dragon Robe

Located in Greenwich, CT

an exquisitely and finely hand embroidered Qing dynasty imperial nobleman's dragon robe

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Quilts and Blankets

Pair of Spectacular Framed Antique Dragon Robe Fronts
Pair of Spectacular Framed Antique Dragon Robe Fronts

Pair of Spectacular Framed Antique Dragon Robe Fronts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Framed large front fragment of Chinese imperial dragon robes, circa 19th century Qing dynasty

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

Materials

Metallic Thread

New Scholar's Harmony Modern Chinese Art Deco Rug, 09'10 x 12'10
New Scholar's Harmony Modern Chinese Art Deco Rug, 09'10 x 12'10

New Scholar's Harmony Modern Chinese Art Deco Rug, 09'10 x 12'10

Located in Dallas, TX

symbolic weight. The yellow border is reminiscent of imperial robes, evoking notions of power and authority

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese New Year Painting, c. 1900
Chinese New Year Painting, c. 1900

Chinese New Year Painting, c. 1900

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H 78.25 in W 43.5 in D 2.25 in

Chinese New Year Painting, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

silk robe with imperial dragons, stands behind the family, clutching an elaborate ruyi scepter that the

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Chinese Brush Painting Of A Qing Dynasty Nobleman
Chinese Brush Painting Of A Qing Dynasty Nobleman

Chinese Brush Painting Of A Qing Dynasty Nobleman

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine brush painting of a Qing Dynasty 1644-1911 nobleman wearing formal imperial court robe and hat

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Ink

Chinese 17th Century Imperial Four Clawed Mang Dragon Badge
Chinese 17th Century Imperial Four Clawed Mang Dragon Badge

Chinese 17th Century Imperial Four Clawed Mang Dragon Badge

Located in Dallas, TX

Chinese Late 17th Century Imperial Four Clawed Mang Dragon Badge. Silk embroidery worn on robes by

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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Antique Chinese Ancestor's Portrait
Antique Chinese Ancestor's Portrait

Antique Chinese Ancestor's Portrait

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H 43 in W 30 in D 0.5 in

Antique Chinese Ancestor's Portrait

Located in Somis, CA

court attires, are portrayed here with their wives. His decorated robe with imperial badge and his

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas

Imperial Period Funeral Robe
Imperial Period Funeral Robe

Imperial Period Funeral Robe

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H 55 in W 55 in

Imperial Period Funeral Robe

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

Imperial Chinese Sink Robe With Lovely Detail

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Tapestries

Materials

Silk

A Pair of Chinoiserie Painted Theatre Panels with Gilt Border
A Pair of Chinoiserie Painted Theatre Panels with Gilt Border

A Pair of Chinoiserie Painted Theatre Panels with Gilt Border

Located in San Francisco, CA

Each with the figure of an Emperor and male attendant; one painting showing the imperial figure

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Early 20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

CHINESE ART DECO POLYCHROMED REVERSE-GLASS PAINTING
CHINESE ART DECO POLYCHROMED REVERSE-GLASS PAINTING

CHINESE ART DECO POLYCHROMED REVERSE-GLASS PAINTING

Located in San Francisco, CA

reverse glass painting; the regal, serene seated figure facing the viewer and dressed in ornate Imperial

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Paintings

George VI Coronation of 1937, Toy State Coach of England by W. Britain Ltd
George VI Coronation of 1937, Toy State Coach of England by W. Britain Ltd

George VI Coronation of 1937, Toy State Coach of England by W. Britain Ltd

By W. Britain, LTD

Located in Quechee, VT

scepter, wears an ermine robe and the Imperial Crown and sits next to his queen, Elizabeth - the future

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Vintage 1940s English George III Toys and Dolls

Materials

Lead

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Early 20th Century Chinese Folding Screen/Room Divider with Cloisonne panels
Early 20th Century Chinese Folding Screen/Room Divider with Cloisonne panels

Early 20th Century Chinese Folding Screen/Room Divider with Cloisonne panels

$13,000Sale Price / set|50% Off

H 70 in W 16 in D 1.5 in

Early 20th Century Chinese Folding Screen/Room Divider with Cloisonne panels

Located in Pomona, CA

This is a set of 6 panels of Chinese vintage lacquered wooden screen which to be used as the room section panels in ancient China that are put together to make into a screen. Screens...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Hardwood

Framed Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty Kesi Peacock Third Rank Badge
Framed Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty Kesi Peacock Third Rank Badge

Framed Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty Kesi Peacock Third Rank Badge

Located in Atlanta, GA

A silk civil rank badge panel beautifully framed in a gilt Baux bamboo carved wood frame circa Qing dynasty mid-19th century. The square rank badge is known in Chinese as Buzi which ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk

Rare Chinese Yun Jian Embroidered Silk Cloud Collar, circa 1880
Rare Chinese Yun Jian Embroidered Silk Cloud Collar, circa 1880

Rare Chinese Yun Jian Embroidered Silk Cloud Collar, circa 1880

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An exceptional and rare antique Chinese Yun Jian embroidered silk cloud collar dating from circa 1880. The collar is beautifully hand embroidered on colored silk with birds, butterfl...

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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Textiles

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Silk

Archaic Chinese Bronze Ritual Vessel, Gui, Early Western Zhou, 11th century BCE
Archaic Chinese Bronze Ritual Vessel, Gui, Early Western Zhou, 11th century BCE

Archaic Chinese Bronze Ritual Vessel, Gui, Early Western Zhou, 11th century BCE

Located in Austin, TX

A stunning and rare Chinese archaic bronze gui, a type of ritual bronze vessel used to hold grain, either for feasting, or for making offerings to the ancestors, late Shang to early ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antiquities

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Bronze

19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidered Ceremonial Jacket in Display Picture Frame
19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidered Ceremonial Jacket in Display Picture Frame

19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidered Ceremonial Jacket in Display Picture Frame

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this very rare 19th century Chinese silk embroidered ceremonial robe in a lovely glass picture frame display case An extremely decorative piece, the qual...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Victorian Textiles

Materials

Silk

Imperial Five-Clawed Dragon Chinese Textile 'Silk & Metal', 18th Century
Imperial Five-Clawed Dragon Chinese Textile 'Silk & Metal', 18th Century

Imperial Five-Clawed Dragon Chinese Textile 'Silk & Metal', 18th Century

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is an 18th-century imperial silk Chinese textile that measures 79 x 47CM in size. This rare example has been preserved in excellent condition and has retained its dramatic satur...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Other Textiles

Materials

Silk

Large Tibetan Red Painted Storage Trunk with Kirtimukha, circa 1900, Tibet
Large Tibetan Red Painted Storage Trunk with Kirtimukha, circa 1900, Tibet

Large Tibetan Red Painted Storage Trunk with Kirtimukha, circa 1900, Tibet

Located in Austin, TX

A powerful and impressive large and tall Tibetan orange red lacquer painted storage trunk featuring a Kirtimukha, Face of Glory, late 19th or early 20th century, Tibet. The large ...

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Furniture

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Iron

Hand-Crafted Tang Dynasty Terracotta Horse Sculpture, TL Tested
Hand-Crafted Tang Dynasty Terracotta Horse Sculpture, TL Tested

Hand-Crafted Tang Dynasty Terracotta Horse Sculpture, TL Tested

$6,500Sale Price|33% Off

H 20.5 in W 17 in D 6.5 in

Hand-Crafted Tang Dynasty Terracotta Horse Sculpture, TL Tested

Located in Greenwich, CT

Tang dynasty pottery statue of standing horse with removable saddle, Tang dynasty 618-907, come with Oxford authentication TL test certificate. Oxford test numbers C106t33. I have on...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box

Located in Brea, CA

Antique 19th century hand painted Chinese fan with mother of pearl faces, Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen with a figural, hand paint...

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Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Framed Antique Tibetan Thangka of Yamantaka with Consort
Framed Antique Tibetan Thangka of Yamantaka with Consort

Framed Antique Tibetan Thangka of Yamantaka with Consort

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique Tibetan Thangka with polychrome pigments on cloth, circa mid to late 19th century. It depicts Yamantaka, also known as Vajrabhairava, who is a wrathful manifestation of Ma...

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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

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Textile

Chinese Antique Signed Embroidered Silk Framed Painting
Chinese Antique Signed Embroidered Silk Framed Painting

Chinese Antique Signed Embroidered Silk Framed Painting

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Tall framed and matted Chinese embroidered silk painting depicting birds and flowers and shrubbery. Signed with calligraphy inscription and red seal.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Silk, Wood

Vintage Silk Kimono with Gold, Silver and Red Embroidery
Vintage Silk Kimono with Gold, Silver and Red Embroidery

Vintage Silk Kimono with Gold, Silver and Red Embroidery

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Japanese Showa era handcrafted silk brocade woman's wedding kimono circa 1940 with intricate hand-embroidered details depicting large flowers and a cart. Steeped in cultura...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Textiles

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Brocade, Silk

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

$32,000

H 43.31 in W 90.56 in D 30.32 in

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...

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Antique Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty Painting of a Royalty Related Couple with Dragon Motifs
Qing Dynasty Painting of a Royalty Related Couple with Dragon Motifs

Qing Dynasty Painting of a Royalty Related Couple with Dragon Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period framed painting from the early 20th century of a royalty related couple with dragon motifs painted on a linen canvas. Created in China during the l...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Plexiglass

Antique Chinese Imperial Emperor Ancestral Painting on Silk
Antique Chinese Imperial Emperor Ancestral Painting on Silk

Antique Chinese Imperial Emperor Ancestral Painting on Silk

$3,360Sale Price|20% Off

H 31 in W 24.75 in D 1.25 in

Antique Chinese Imperial Emperor Ancestral Painting on Silk

Located in Miami, FL

Imperial Majesty: 19th-Century Ming Dynasty Emperor Silk Painting This exquisite silk painting, dating back to the 19th century, depicts a majestic Ming Dynasty emperor in all his r...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Paintings

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paint

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Imperial Robe For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal imperial robe for your home. Each imperial robe for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, silk and wood. There are 27 variations of the antique or vintage imperial robe you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer imperial robe, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each imperial robe bearing Empire hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Imperial Robe?

Prices for an imperial robe can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,300 and can go as high as $66,500, while the average can fetch as much as $7,537.
Questions About Imperial Robe
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are nine dragons on a traditional Chinese imperial dragon robe. The robe was a Qing dynasty tradition and was only allowed to be worn by the emperor. The number nine was symbolic of royalty. Browse a collection of dragon robes from top sellers on 1stDibs.