Blue silk jifu semi-formal dress embroidered with dragons, China, late 19th century With a blue background, finely embroidered in gold thread and polychrome silk with nine four-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls amid clouds in the shape of lingzhi, bats, phoenixes, flowers and auspicious symbols. In the lower part, earth diagrams surrounded by waves and precious Buddhist objects. H. 106 cm - W. 116 cm (The robe is framed under glass, so the condition of the hidden parts cannot be guaranteed. Sleeves probably shortened, some stains, loose threads and wear on the visible parts).