A RARE EMBROIDERED BROWN SILK CHILD'S 'DRAGON' ROBE, 19TH CENTURY, finely embroidered in gold threads of nine five-clawed dragons in pursuit of the flaming pearl flying among stylized clouds and auspicious objects, all on a brown-burgundy background over a multicolored lishui border.
Dimension: 30 1/4 in ( 41 cm ) H.
PROVENANCE: From the collection of Jon Eric Riis, Atlanta, GA.
CONDITION: In overall good condition; embroidered threads vibrant. With minor brown discoloration and staining scattered throughout, most evident at the lower proper right quadrant.