Important Chinese Imperial clan nine dragon robe, late Qing Dynasty, embroidered with eight dragons couched in gold wrapped thread to the exterior, surrounded by embroidered wufu, cranes and ruyi head and auspicious Buddhist objects including endless knot, conch shell and jars, in tones of blue, red, white, yellow and green on a brown ground, the colour brown being used by members of the Imperial clan, with ninth hidden dragon to interior brown silk panel, with wave scroll trim to the base of robe, with blue silk lining, in exceptional condition, length 145 cm. Provenance: Purchased Beijing 1980, s, then private collection Perth
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- Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.
- Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
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Oriental textiles & costume, Chinese