Qing Dynasty Chinese Imperial Blue-Ground Silk Dragon Robe
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A Chinese Imperial Blue-Ground silk 'Dragon' robe, Jifu, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the blue ground embroidered in couched gold thread with nine five-clawed dragons, two on the front and back shown clutching flaMing pearls while the others reach for the pearl, all amidst ruyi clouds interspersed with the attributes of the eight Daoist immortals and bats, all set above a terrestrial diagram and lishui stripe separated by further clouds and rolling waves, with a similar decoration repeated on the border, collar and cuffs. 205 X 144 cm
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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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