Quatre vestes d'intérieur en satin brodé Dynastie Qing, XIXE siècle

une finement brodée de fleurs et papillons sur fond bleu, une de fleurs et phénix sur fond noir, une de vases fleuris et objets précieux sur fond vert foncé et une de huit médaillons sur fond jaune (4)

Formerly in the family of Li Hongzhang.
Acquired from the grandson of the above in 1948.

Yellow jacket: Overall very good condition, with the exception of a few minor marks. Dark blue jacket: Overall very good condition Light blue jacket: Overall very good condition, with the exception of minor wear and scattered minor marks. A minor faults in the stitching on the front right lappet. A minor stain on the front bottom left lappet. Dark green jacket: Overall very good condition, with the exception of slight wear around the collar, minor marks on the sleeves and front left lappet, minor stains on the back, and a ca. 0.5 cm stain on the front right.
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