CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
- The colors are bright and vibrant.
- The robes have been later tailored, with the sides taken in and the sleeves possibly shortened.
- There are some separation from the roundels on the kesi, particularly the ones on the shoulders.
- The lining might possibly been later replaced.
- The toggles to the collar have been later replaced.
- There are some humidity/dirt stains.
- There are some losse threads.
- There are some very tiny holes on the lining.
- A small section of the lining is unsewed.
- A few dragon medallions have small sections unstiched from the blue kesi, very few are associated with small tears.
- Two small sections are unstiched on the sides.
- There is general age-related surface wear as can be expected.