A group of Chestnut silk Chinese fragments from an 18th century dragon robe, the wispy clouds and unusual blue scale dragons are typical of the late Qianlong 18th century period. It is understood the blue dragons may have been worn by Qianlong after he retired from being Emperor, but still living in the palace. A posthumous respect for his nephew the new Emperor. The robe was probably dismantled by a European and made into a skirt for personal use. 清乾隆 栗色龙袍袍料（改） Condition Report: fragmentary and with losses sold as per the illustration's in the catalogue Condition Report Disclaimer