Lot 42 A rare yellow-ground silk kesi Twelve-Symbol semi formal dragon robe, Longpao

A rare yellow-ground silk kesi Twelve-Symbol semi formal dragon robe, Longpao

19th century, Qing Dynasty

EUR 30,000

€30,000 - €50,000

Length 137 cm, width from arm-sleeve-end to arm-sleeve-end 189 cm

Some wear from age and use. Some tears and damages, especially on creases and folds. No restoration or repair.

The longpao, or dragon robe, is a form of jifu, a ceremonial festive gown. It is decorated with nine golden dragons, the Twelve Symbols of Imperial Authority, and multicolored clouds. Front-facing dragons appear on the chest and back, with pairs of side-facing dragons positioned below on both the front and rear, and another concealed beneath the outer flap. Additional front-facing dragons adorn the shoulders. Beneath these motifs runs a band featuring the Eight Buddhist Emblems above vertical wave patterns. The inside is finished with a yellow silk lining
The use of bright yellow combined with the full set of Twelve Symbols was reserved exclusively for the emperor. These symbols—known collectively as the Twelve Symbols of Ancient Imperial Authority—can be traced back to the Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BCE). Their use on official garments continued into the early twentieth century. Only the emperor was permitted to wear all twelve symbols, while officials of lower rank were restricted to reduced sets of nine, seven, or five, reflecting their position within the imperial hierarchy.
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【名称】
十九世纪清代罕见黄底缂丝十二章半正式龙袍
【年代】
十九世纪，清代
【描述】
龙袍是一种吉服，用于庆典仪式。它装饰有九条金龙、十二章纹和多彩祥云。胸前和背部各有一条正面龙，前后面下方各有两对侧面龙，另一条隐藏在外襟下。肩部还有额外的正面龙。这些图案下方是一条八宝纹带，上面是垂直波浪图案。内部衬有黄色丝绸。
明亮的黄色加上完整的十二章纹仅限皇帝使用。这些章纹——统称为古代帝王权威的十二章纹——可以追溯到周朝（约公元前1046-256年）。它们在官方服饰上的使用一直延续到二十世纪初。只有皇帝才能穿戴全部十二章纹，而较低级别的官员则只能穿戴九章、七章或五章，反映他们在帝国等级中的地位。
【品相】
因年代久远和使用而有些磨损。有些撕裂和损坏，尤其是在折痕和褶皱处。未进行修复或修补。