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Embroidered Silk ‘Hanfu’ Women’s Robe, China, Mid-19th C.

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:750.00 EUR Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,500.00 EUR
Embroidered Silk ‘Hanfu’ Women’s Robe, China, Mid-19th C.
Embroidered silk, partly crystal stone
China, mid-19th century
Exquisite embroidery
Depicting butterflies, birds and peonies
Presumably worn by mandarin’s wife
Vivid colors in shades of pink, blue and green
Measurements: approx. 118 cm (neck to hem); approx. 161 cm (sleeve end to sleeve end)
Finely adorned robe with highly symbolic decorations

This ‘Hanfu’ women’s robe was created in China during the mid-19th century. It is embroidered front and back with a badge of office depicting the rank of a Mandarin Duck, of a 7th rank civilian official. This rank reflects the rank of the wearer’s husband who would have been an official of the court, presumably a provincial officer. The robe would have been worn with a pleated skirt of a complimentary color. These gowns were large in size so the wearer was given an air of importance. The embroidery further depicts birds and peonies. The butterflies – symbolizing happiness – are embroidered in Peking knot stitch. The buttons are made of pink stone.



The robe shows signs of wear. The colors are vegetable dyes and are well-preserved. The lining, which would have been pink silk, has been removed. A few imperfections, small tears and heavy stains are visible. The border around the badges has come loose. The robe has a total length of approx. 118 cm (neck to hem) and the width measures approx. 161 cm (sleeve end to sleeve end).
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