Elegant example of late Qing dynasty semi-formal attire, crafted from dark blue silk with intricate tonal embroidery. The garment is vibrantly decorated with shades of blue and white threadwork, featuring large, lush peony blossoms and soaring phoenixes, which symbolize feminine grace and high social status. Finely finished with contrasting patterned borders along the hem, side slits, and wide cuffs, the robe reflects the sophisticated "blue-on-blue" aesthetic popular in 19th-century Chinese textile art.
19th century.

Private collection of an important estate, Dallas, Texas.
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