A JAPANESE EMBROIDERED 'DRAGON' ROBE, MEIJI PERIOD, 1868 - 1...

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Estimate

R3,000 - R4,000

Hammer

R3,500

Fees

A JAPANESE EMBROIDERED 'DRAGON' ROBE, MEIJI PERIOD, 1868 - 1912

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The deep purplish-blue robe embroidered with a sinuous dragon soaring though reishi-shaped clouds above a band of crashing waves, the interior lined red, age wear, minor staining
142cm by 150cm

PROVENANCE
Acquired by the current owner's grandfather in Japan, circa 1880

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Auction Date: 5th Oct 2021 at 10am

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