A Chinese embroidered dragon robe , 19th century, jifu or a festive garment, altered for western use, many seams and darts have been changed altering the shape and masking some of the gold thread five clawed dragons, the robe has no edgings cuffs or lining, although the embroidery is very fine with many details, symbols of long life and good fortune are seen above the lishui water and wave design, 124cm sleeve to sleeve x 137cm hem to collar   清19世纪 蓝地绣云龙纹吉服袍