Antique Qing Dynasty Embroidered Silk Dragon Robe Textile Fragment - 19th C.

Antique 19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Embroidered Silk Dragon Robe Textile FragmentThis authentic antique Chinese silk textile fragment originated from an imperial-style court or dragon robe (jifu) dating to the mid-to-late 19th century during the Qing Dynasty. The panel showcases fine hand-embroidery featuring 3 five-clawed front-facing dragon (zhenglong) chasing the flaming pearl above two profile dragons, set against a field of silk and auspicious cloud scrolls and bats. The bottom portion displays the classic lishui (diagonal stripe/wave) hem surmounted by rolling sea waves and cosmic mountain peaks (jiangya haishui). Era: Qing Dynasty (Mid-to-Late 19th Century) Type: Antique Dragon Robe (Jifu) Textile Panel / Fragment Material: Hand-embroidered Silk with metallic wrapped threads Motifs: Five-claw dragons, flaming pearls, bats, cloud scrolls, cosmic mountains, and lishui wave border Dimensions: Approx. 20" Width x 36" Length Condition: Fair antique condition. As an authentic textile fragment, it displays visible age-appropriate wear, including edge fraying, raw cut/unraveling margins where it was detached, surface creasing, scattered thread loss, and general patina/fading to the silk ground. Ideal for framing, study, or textile restoration projects.