Item Report
Qing Dynasty Silk Embroidered Woman’s Formal Robe
清代丝绸刺绣女式袍
By: Unknown (attributed to an imperial or high-status workshop)
Style: Qing Dynasty Court Embroidery
Origin: China
Materials: silk, polychrome silk threads, metallic threads (possible), cotton (lining)
Age: Late 19th century (c. 1875–1900)
Condition: Very Good (minor fading, moderate wear to lining, embroidery largely intact, no major repairs)
Value: $3,000–$7,000 USD (auction liquidation value)
Maker's Marks / Writing: No visible maker's mark or inscription.
Date: 2025-06-20 20:13:48.767759
Description:
A beautifully preserved Qing Dynasty woman's formal robe, crafted from turquoise silk and intricately embroidered with floral motifs and circular medallions featuring peonies, birds, and auspicious symbols. The borders are trimmed with a deep indigo band, further embroidered with delicate peony vines. The garment showcases both satin stitch and forbidden stitch embroidery with vibrant polychrome silk threads. This robe was likely worn by a woman of status for special occasions, indicative of the sophisticated textile artistry of late Qing court fashion. 这是一件保存完好的清代女式礼服袍，由青绿色丝绸制成，精美地绣有花卉图案和圆形团花，团花内有牡丹、鸟类及吉祥图案。衣边饰有深蓝色绣有牡丹蔓藤的宽边。此袍采用了缎面绣和“紫禁绣”（苏绣），多彩丝线鲜艳华丽。该袍极有可能是地位较高的女性用于重要场合穿着，体现了晚清宫廷服饰精湛的纺织与刺绣工艺。
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a fine example of a late Qing Dynasty embroidered festive robe, with beautifully preserved original silk ground and elaborate multicolor embroidery. The bright turquoise background and well-rendered floral medallions suggest a special-occasion garment for a woman of means, likely of Han ethnicity within the Qing court or upper echelons. Such robes are valued for their craftsmanship and increasingly rare survivability in this condition. 这是一件晚清时期精美刺绣礼服袍的典范之作，原始丝地保存良好，丰富多彩的刺绣工艺极为出色。明亮的青绿色底色及细致的团花绣工表明此衣为重要场合穿着，适用于宫廷或上层妇女。类似礼服因工艺精湛且存世稀少而备受收藏界重视。
Individual Images:
- There appears to be visible age-related wear along the edges and inner lining
- with some fraying at the sleeves and border—typical for a genuine Qing period garment. Embroidery remains vibrant and largely complete
- indicating limited exposure to strong light and careful storage. No visible modern repairs or synthetic threads in the exposed seams.
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Very Good (minor fading, moderate wear to lining, embroidery largely intact, no major repairs)
Identification Score: 98%
Nearly all stylistic and material features, including the silk weave, palette, embroidery motifs, and construction, are consistent with Qing Dynasty festive women's robes, especially those circa Guangxu period (late 19th century). 丝绸材质、色彩、刺绣图案及做工均与清代（尤其是晚清光绪时期）女式礼服袍的典型风格完全吻合，鉴定置信度极高。
Authenticity Score: 85%
Strong signs of age, authentic period construction, and wear consistent with a late Qing robe. Slight fading and minor wear to embroidery support age but absence of major repairs or glaring modern threads is favorable. Notable age toning to lining boosts authenticity; no signs of modern reproduction. 有明显的年代感与使用痕迹，做工及磨损符合清末时期特征。轻微褪色及刺绣磨损反映年代久远，内衬氧化亦支持真品判断，未见现代仿制迹象，整体可信度较高。
Image Memory Note
A turquoise late Qing woman’s embroidered silk robe with floral medallions and ornate trim; lining shows age. Good originality and period features. 一件青绿色晚清女式丝绸刺绣团花袍服，边饰繁复，内衬显年代感。原始性与时代特征明显。
Keywords
Qing Dynasty, embroidered robe, Chinese textiles, woman's festival garment, silk embroidery, court costume, 19th century, China 清代, 刺绣袍, 中国纺织品, 女式礼服, 丝绸刺绣, 宫廷服饰, 19世纪, 中国
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