CHINA, QING DYNASTY, GUANGXU PERIOD (1875-1908)

拍品的狀況可能存在極大差異，而由於其性質使然，拍品難以處於完美無瑕的狀態。拍品均以拍賣時的狀況出售。

We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
-The robe has been later tailored with the sides taken in, and the sleeves shortened, but the orginial material remains.
-There is rubbing to the gilt thread, and there are some scattered tears including the dark blue silk on one sleeve.
-There are some loose threads overall, including to the gold threads on one dragon on the front
-There are light stains and discoloration to the lining as can be expected.
-There are loose stiches to the split on the front and reverse of the robe.