Antique embroider chinese silk dragon robe blue ji_fu Start Price USD 9,800.00 Current Price USD 9,800.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, September 17, 2008 End Time Friday, October 17, 2008 Location Beijing See more about 'Antique embroider chinese silk dragon robe blue ji_fu' Description cjj_shop store Antique embroider chinese silk dragon robe blue ji_fu Type:Robes, Textiles;     color: blue; gold line;  primary Material: 100%silk, Handmade  embroidery; chest circumference size：58inches (150cm);  body high size: 51inches (132cm); sleeve size:19.5inches(50cm)     neckline size:18inches(46cm);   weight: 1000g;   Region of Origin: china;  Original & Repro: Origin;    Period & style: qing Dynasty; dragon robe of Qianlong emperor;   Appearance condition: old; Intact; Normal Age wear;   Ch'ing Dynasty Costume (1644-1911) Ji  fu means "auspicious robe." Manchu officials wore such semi-formal court coats for daily court activities.This robe, decorated with nine,  four-clawed  dragons,   would have belonged to someone below the rank of a second-degree prince.The robe was worn with a belt around the waist. From the belt many accessories were meant to hang like pendants–thumb-ring bags, survival kits, fan cases, etc.   Red bats and clouds are scattered across the robe in a rebus that means "vast happiness reaching heaven."      If the characters of the first two words were replaced with characters that sound the same but have different meanings, the rebus would read "bats reaching the sky." The Ji fu has hoof-shaped cuffs, and front and back slits on the skirt to allow for the easier horseback riding. Fish  One of the Eight Buddhist Symbole of good  fortunes. A pair of fish is a symbol of tenacity, domestic felicity, and fertility . Gourd The gourd representing his power to free his soul from his body. Gourds also symbolize longevity and the ability to ward off evil spirits. Knot (also called the mystic dragon) Eight Buddhist symbols of good fortune.The endless knot, "intestines," is a symbol of longevity and eternity.                                                                            Shipping and Handling  Shipping cost United States Canada United Kingdom Australia By Air         EMS $180 $180 $180 $180 business days   It will reach you 5-7 days via EMS. Remark Other countries of the world. Please contact us Please keep your detailed address and photo number e-mail in order to   consign merchandise and contact with each other.                Payment  1.I can shipping to worldwide; 2.We will ship the package within 3 business days after the auction. 3.We accept payment by Papal (which is preferred), 4.Other payment please contact us;                       Return policy Please contact us in 7 commercial days if you feel unsuitable for any reason after   you have received the goods, we will return the money to you through Paypal ,but   you have to afford the shipping fee and ebay fee and paypal fee. Place a Bid!