A Chinese Mandarin's Chinese Surcoat, pufu, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, circa 1890, of deep blue, applied with a pair of embroidered 5th rank badges embroidered in fine counted stitch and gold thread and also embroidered with auspicious symbols and the pearl of wisdom, rocky outcrop and lishui water and wave pattern, with roundels depicting the eternal knot and a fret work intertwined with peaches symbolising long life, with high quality open work gilded buttons, cuff to cuff 170cm and hem to neck 117cm Provenance: Private Collector These surcoats were worn over the formal dragon robe on official duty within Court life. 晚清 藏青地五品文官补服 拍品来源：美国德州私人收藏 Condition Report: in good condition with a few minor holes to silk but overall very good Condition Report Disclaimer