Chinese silk court robe, plain royal blue border and an embroidered fruit and bat border enclosing a red main field and sleeves, embroidered with phoenix, cloud, bat and dragon brocade designs stitched in gold metallic and multicolored threads. Dragon and censer design to back, with vented panel. Soutache and button closures, the gilt buttons centered with green faux stones. 40" L. Late 19th/early 20th century. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. Some staining under the arms. Two neck closures are frayed (one has come apart). Light fading. Scatted minor small stains and wear/fraying, particularly at neck.