CHINA, 19th century. Fragment of a skirt in blue silk woven with polychrome and gold threads (kesi) of three five-clawed dragons in front and in profile facing each other around a vase of flowers, in the clouds, surrounded by lingzhi, auspicious objects and bats. Black silk border embroidered with flowers in shades of blue known as "sanlan". Light blue silk lining. (Worn and missing). Height 103 cm; Width: 70 cm. Expert : Cabinet PORTIER