, Qi pao, late Qing dynasty, circa 1890-1910, woven with peaches and pomegranates, the symbol of fertility, lined with traditional bright blue silk, the high collar and elegant silk fastenings showing this robe was made for a high rank Imperial female courtier, cuff to cuff 162cm and hem to collar 150cm
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On occasions worn with an embroidered waistcoat, high platform Manchu shoes and the bow shaped hat, see, Valery Garrett, Chinese Dress, Plate 103, page 60
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Provenance: Linda Wrigglesworth's private collection, London
晚清-民国 烟灰地缎绣旗袍
拍品来源：英国著名丝织品古董商Linda Wrigglesworth私人收藏
Condition Report:
overall in good condition with just some staining to the lining and old stick repair to lining
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