A CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED WOMEN'S SURCOAT ROBE, LATE QING DYNASTY. Finely embroidered with vibrant coloured silk on black ground featuring eight butterfly roundels surrounded by bats and double gourds, further decorated with single butterflies and floral sprays. With light blue inner lining. 108cm height x 112cm width across shoulder. Plastic button replacement at collar. Minor fraying to bottom. Staining to interior lining. No major damage to exterior. Good vibrant colours.