A Chinese blue silk dragon robe, dating from the 19th century. A large, heavy robe with lining. Much detail on front and back of robe, with a large dragon and clouds at the chest, with two more dragons below at the leg panels, including auspicious symbols. Two more dragons on the shoulders, bing a striped design at the arm sleeves, with cuffs having a dragon detail again. The back design echoes the front, with waves encircling the robe at the bottom.W. 87" (221 cm), H. 57" (144.8 cm)Provenance: collection of a private New Jersey collectorCondition: in good condition overall with minor surface wear, some discoloration to the bottom of inside lining