A Chinese kesi weave 'dragon' robe, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, the silk thread depicts the formal dragon pattern of nine dragons chasing the flaming petals of wisdom above a lishui border woven amongst clouds and a fine wan fret ground on blue, cranes fly amongst the golden dragons symbols of long life probably indicated a celebration dragon robe, jifu for a birthday, the water pattern at the hem line is finely graded shades of different gold and silver threads, some painted details, original neck band and lining, missing the cuffs, 140cm collar to hem x 170cm sleeve to sleeve清19世纪 藏青地缂丝龙纹吉服袍