2 Chinese Qing Dynasty silk embroidered robes, late 19th/early 20th century. One depicting a facing five-claw dragon over two flanking five-claw dragons in couched metallic gold threadwork amidst polychrome satin stitched motifs including clouds, bats, and other auspicious symbols all above waves, mountains, and rocks, with lishui stripe along hem. On persimmon ground. Sleeve bands with polychrome Peking knot (forbidden stitch) potted flowers and couched gold metallic auspicious symbols. Length 43 inches, arm span 50 inches. Together with a short robe depicting peony and foliage in blue and white satin stitch with couched metallic gold leaves, length 33 inches, arm span 57 inches.

Smoke odor, some loose threads, wear. One with fading. Dirt and age related discoloration in some areas.