Vintage Chinese women's jackets - price guide and values

Qing Dynasty Embroidered Jacket with Floral Roundels and Double Border

Chinese Qing Dynasty embroidered jacket, in orange brocade with a lime brocade lining, featuring roundels depicting a floral scene with couched details, additionally featuring a double ribbon border, in tones of orange, green and blue, length 60 cm

Red Satin Chinese Republic Jacket with Embroidered Pond Scene

Chinese Republic red satin jacket, featuring embroidered pond scene to front with lotus, fish and reeds, with large peony verso, in tones of pink, green and black, accented with ribbon border to all panels and frog closures to front, length 50 cm

Chinese Miao Jacket: 20th Century Silk Embroidered Ethnic Fashion

20th century Chinese Miao jacket, in brown jacquard silk with blue cotton lining embellished sleeves and lapels with chain stitch and embroidery in red, blue, gold and white

Chinese Miao Jacket with Peking Knot Foliate Designs and Tie

20th century Chinese Miao jacket, in black with green, gold, blue and red embellishments to sleeves, lapels and hem with Peking knot foliate designs and tie closure

Vintage Chinese Dragon Embroidered Silk Jacket, 20th Century

A vintage Chinese embroidered silk jacket with dragon decoration, 20th century

19th Century Chinese Mang Ao Robe with Kesi Weaving Technique

A Mang Ao robe, China, c. 19th century. The mang ao is a jacket worn by Chinese women as official formal dress. Made using the kesi weaving technique, with two front ties to close the jacket. Length 110 cm, width 163 cm

Chinese Peony & Bat Embroidered Short Jacket with Gold Thread

Chinese embroidered pale blue short jacket, couched in gold thread with peonies and foliage, surrounded by embroidered bats, flowers and foliage, in tones of peach and green on a pale blue satin ground, with ribbon and black satin borders, with pale blue…

Embroidered Peony and Butterfly Jacket

Chinese embroidered pale blue long jacket, embroidered with peonies, butterflies and fruit, in tones of pink, blue, yellow and green on a blue silk ground, with black satin borders embroidered with crane roundels, ruyi head and floral motifs, with metal…

Butterfly embroidered red satin short jacket

Chinese embroidered red satin short jacket, embroidered with butterflies and floral sprays, in tones of blue and cream, accented with gold thread, with black and blue cuffs, with blue cotton lining, length 66 cm

Chinese Dragon Embroidered Mandarin Jacket

Antique Chinese Mandarin short jacket embroidered in silks and gold thread with dragon on red and blue silk 63 cm length

Framed Chinese Embroidery Segments

Framed Chinese embroidery segments comprising 3 hand embroidered Mandarin jacket segments, 20 cm x 10 cm, each, purchased in Hong Kong during 1990s, well framed items included in 1 large frame, 50 cm x 84 cm, total framed dimensions.

Embroidered Silk & Metal Thread Jacket, Early 20th Century

Chinese embroidered silk & Couched metal thread jacket, early 20th century, (W128 cm

Late Qing Dynasty Lavender Satin Damask Jacket with Embroidery

Chinese late Qing Dynasty lavender satin Damask jacket, c.1890, embroidered with butterflies, flowers and foliage in tones of green, blue and brown, with wide black satin trim, with pale green silk lining, length 91 cm

Chinese Red Satin Jacket with Blue Trim

Chinese red satin long jacket, with bright blue trim, with pale blue silk lining, length 104 cm

Red Silk Wedding Jacket with Phoenix Embroidery

Chinese late Qing Dynasty red silk wedding jacket, embroidered with phoenix, butterflies, flowers and foliage, in tones of blue, green and white on a red damask ground, with purple satin collar embroidered in Peking knot with flowers, gourds and foliage,…

Late Qing Dynasty Peony Embroidered Gauze Jacket

Chinese late Qing Dynasty black Gauze jacket, with black satin collar and front, with sleeve panels embroidered with peonies and foliage in tones of pink and green on a rich blue ground, accented with ribboned borders, length 89 cm

Blue Damask Satin Jacket with Embroidered Sleeve Panels

Chinese late Qing Dynasty blue Damask satin jacket, c.1900, with dark blue satin and embroidered pink ribbon trim, with lavender satin sleeve panels embroidered with peaches, lingzhi, flowers and foliage in tones of pink, blue and orange, length 85 cm

Qing Dynasty Silk Jacket with Floral Embroidery

Chinese late Qing Dynasty orange silk Damask jacket, embroidered with central vase with flowers to the back, surrounded by sprays of flowers, foliage and buddhas citron, in tones of blue, pink and green, with cream satin sleeve panels embroidered with…

Qing Dynasty Pale Blue Satin Damask Jacket

Chinese late Qing Dynasty pale blue satin Damask jacket, c.1890, with wide black satin trim embroidered with double coins and endless knot in silver thread, with pale pink satin sleeve panels embroidered with phoenix, birds and butterflies by a blossoming…

Embroidered Satin Jacket with Birds and Flowers

Chinese ladies embroidered satin jacket, embroidered with two birds and flowers and foliage, in tones of pink, green and cream on a brown ground, with pale green silk lining, length 66 cm

Late Qing Dynasty Satin Jacket with Floral Embroidery

Chinese late Qing Dynasty long satin jacket, c.1890, embroidered with vases, flowers fruit and peonies in Peking knot, in tones of blue, pink, yellow and white on a green ground, with sleeve panels embroidered with bats butterflies and endless knot…

Late Qing Dynasty Belt Hanging with Floral Diamond Design

Chinese late Qing Dynasty belt hanging, c.1890 of diamond form, decorated with flower heads within geometric patterning, in tones of yellow, purple, pink and green, set with three compartments, l 28 cm catalogue note: Chinese robes and jackets did not…

Chinese Geometric Black Jacket, c.1920

Early 20th century Chinese black jacket, c.1920 with repeating geometric motif, rich blue cotton lining, l 56 cm Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford

19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidered Jacket and Skirt

An antique Chinese jacket and skirt, hand embroidered silk, 19th century

Chinese Silk Jacket with Orchid Embroidery

Large Chinese blue silk Damask jacket, with purple ribbon trim to body and black borders, accented with rich purple sleeve panels embroidered with orchids, butterflies and foliage in gold thread, length 95 cm

Late Qing Dynasty Embroidered Blue Jacket

Chinese late Qing Dynasty pale blue jacket, embroidered with flowers, foliage and buddha's citron in tones of red, green and orange, with dark blue lining, length 90 cm

Late Qing Dynasty Blue Jacket with Floral Embroidery

Chinese late Qing Dynasty blue jacket, with ribbon trim, the sleeves embroidered with flowers and foliage, in tones of pink, green and blue on a purple ground, with blue cotton lining, length 104 cm

Blue Butterfly Embroidered Silk Jacket

Chinese late Qing Dynasty silk Damask jacket, in pale yellow, with heavily embroidered San lan floral borders in tones of blue, accented with heavily embroidered San lan sleeve panels depicting butterfiles, flowers and foliage, with pale blue lining,…

Embroidered Blossom and Butterfly Chinese Jacket in Wooden Frame

Framed Chinese embroidered jacket extensively hand embroidered blossom and butterfly decoration, on silk jacket, length 145 cm; height 90 cm in wooden frame.

Metal Embroidered Chinese Silk Dragon Jacket

Chinese late 18th century silk collar jacket (Hand embroidered in metal thread) depicting dragons, birds and floral foliage

Chinese Republic Silk Jackets with Ribbon Trim

Two Chinese Republic period silk Jackets, one in pale gold damask, decorated with blue and pink ribbon trim, with bat form buttons, with pale silver lining, length 60 cm, the other in grey satin with black floral ribbon borders, with rounded waist and…

Embroidered Silk Jacket with Bird and Flower Motif

Chinese Republic period black silk jacket, the high collar, yolk and sleeves decorated with embroidered birds and flowers in tones of pale green, pink and cream, with turquoise edging, length 80 cm

Embroidered Red Silk Jacket with Peonies and Ducks

Chinese embroidered red silk jacket, the front and back decorated with peonies in Peking knot, surrounded by bats and flowers above a base of turbulent waves in tones of blue, with cream coloured sleeve panels embroidered with ducks, foliage and…

Dragon Embroidered Silk Jacket

Chinese embroidered silk jacket, decorated with dragons, lamps and precious objects in colourful tones and gold silk lining, length 112 cm thread on a brown silk ground, with pale green silk sleeve panels decorated with landscape scenes, accented with…

Embroidered Silk Jacket with Wufu and Floral Motifs

Chinese embroidered silk jacket, in cream silk decorated with floral roundels, peaches, flowers and wufu, in tones of yellow, green, orange and blue, accented with gold thread, with panel to the collar embroidered with wufu, shou motifs and flowers, the…

Embroidered Red Silk Jacket with Peonies and Butterflies

Chinese embroidered red silk jacket, decorated to front and back with central peonies and butterflies in Peking knot, surrounded by embroidered floral motifs and butterflies in Peking knot, the sleeves decorated with pale blue cuffs embroidered with…

Midnight-blue Qing Dynasty dragon robe

Chinese Chaofu Qing Dynasty formal dragon robe, the midnight-blue summer weave silk worked in couched gold threads with a five-clawed front-facing dragon on the chest, back and shoulders, each encircling a flaming pearl among clouds, bats, ribboned…

Black and Red Chinese Silk Jackets

Two traditional Chinese silk Jackets black and red all over design (2)

Floral Applique High Collared Jacket

Chinese Republic period high collared jacket, in black with blue silk lining, with applique trailing flowers and applique floral sprays, overall blue trim embroidered with flowers, in pastel tones

Embroidered Silk Child's Jacket with Mandarin Ducks and Flowers

Chinese Republic embroidered silk childs jacket, heavily embroidered with flower, Mandarin ducks and lotus in tones of pink, green, yellow and blue on a red silk ground, accented with rich and pale blue borders

Chinese Embroidered Mandarin Jacket Panel Drinks Tray

19th century Chinese embroidered Mandarin jacket panel, framed as drinks tray, 27 x 57 cm

Chinese Black Jacket, c.1920s

Early 20th century Chinese black jacket, c.1920s, long sleeves and high collar. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford

Qing Dynasty Bamboo Jacket, c.1875

Chinese Qing Dynasty bamboo jacket, c.1875, intricate design, long sleeves, with three decorative gilt buttons catalogue note: bamboo jackets were worn underneath Chinese silk robes. They have become highly valued and have been adapted by designer Issey…

Floral Applique High Collared Jacket

Chinese Republic period high collared jacket, in black with blue silk lining, with applique trailing flowers and applique floral sprays, overall blue trim embroidered with flowers, in pastel tones

Gold-Embroidered Qing Dynasty Jacket with Hanging Lanterns

Stunning Chinese late Qing Dynasty long black jacket, embroidered with eight hanging lanterns in gold couched thread, featuring two ladies in various scenes, applied collar of continuous ruyi head enclosing flowers and plants, in tones of pink, green,…

Embroidered Buddhist Jacket with Gold Accents

Fine Chinese embroidered jacket, in black silk, decorated with roundels of Buddhist precious emblems, surrounded by birds and floral and fruit branches in gold thread, 102 cm x 133 cm

Blue Silk Baby Carrier with Embroidered Traditional Scene

Chinese embroidered panel baby carrier of blue silk showing a scene of man and woman in traditional costume of jackets collars and skirts fending off a monkey and mule, surrounded by lotus, peony and fungus, Qing Dynasty, early 20th century

Vintage Chinese Embroidered Jacket, Magenta, Medium-Large

A Chinese embroidered jacket with old blue silk lining, the jacket is a rich purple magenta, re-styled in the 20th century with a high color, size medium-large

Qing Dynasty Bamboo Jacket from Private Collection

A Chinese bamboo jacket, late Qing Dynasty, constructed with small tubular bamboo beads stringed together in a cross-hatched pattern. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne, purchased by Robert Francis (1826-1895), general agent for the china…

Embroidered Chinese Jacket and Skirt

A Chinese export embroidered jacket and skirt, late 19th century, the fine peach silk costume designed for the Western market and embroidered with an auspicious phoenix and lishui design, beaded and with sequins for detail, the cropped jacket, with collar…

Imperial Silk Jacket with Butterfly and Floral Motifs

A fine early 19th century Chinese silk embroidered jacket, the Imperial yellow fringe embellished with butterflies, flowers and bats, the purple and blue ground jacket profusely embellished with roundels and floral motifs, pale blue silk lining, in very…