A Chinese embroidered silk women's jacket

Late Qing/Republic period

With Western collar, the lower half to the front worked in shades of blue, green and gold couched thread with guardian lions frolicking in a rocky landscape amid flowering peonies against a black damask ground, the back worked with peony and lotus sprays.

70cm long

Condition Report
Signs of wear throughout.  Hem tape unstitched in places.  Staining inside.

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