A blue silk summer gauze jacket with a woven pattern of the bajixiang and clouds. Finely embroidered with stiches. Lobed ruyi collar, sleeve edgings with figural scenes. Height 92 cm. Length arm to arm 136 cm.
Wear, stains.
Purchased by the present owner in Japan.
Compare a jacket of this type in Christies, New York, Imperial Wardrobe, Fine Chinese Costume and Textilies from the Linda Wiggelsworth Collection. March 2008. Lot no 78.