Dragon robe of yellow tapestry weave (kesi) silk. The yellow ground has a gold key fret pattern. The design features five-clawed dragons, clouds, bats and the shou character (expressing longevity). There is a wide striped border in gold and silver thread. Some of the 'Twelve Symbols' are depicted. These are: the axe, the 'symbol of discretion', the sun and moon (which are on the shoulders), the dragon, flowery bird, millet, fire and mountain. There is a border at the cuff and neck in black with gold fret patterns and a design of dragons, cloud forms, shou and bats. The garment has a slit up either edge of the skirt. The sleeves are black with narrow bands of gold. The robe has black buttons. It has a cream figured satin lining with a pattern of flowers. Dragon robe of tapestry weave (kesi) silk, China, ca. 1850-ca. 1875