ORANGE SILK KOSSU ROBE, CHINA, 19TH C

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  • Lot: 121
  • November 14, 2012 NEW YORK CITY
  • New York City
Pale orange, floral rondels & naturalistic flowers & butterflies all tapestry woven elements, each hand painted in shades of blue, outlined in black, front side closure & wide sleeve ends trimmed w/ silk woven ribbon, sleeves faced w/ kossu woven ivory silk in shades of blue & red, chartreuse silk lining, brass buttons, Slv-Slv 67", L 55", (many breaks in kossu elements, shoulders faded) fair. Sold for the benefit of the Brooklyn Museum.

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  • Price Realized: $ 3900
  • Category: Ethnic Clothes
  • Era: 1850-1890

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