late Qing dynasty, imperial yellow silk tapestry woven in gold thread with 12 dragons, clouds, bats and other symbols over lishui border, brocaded silk lining, 52 in. length; lot accompanied with copy of 1980 receipt from Vallin Galleries, Wilton, Connecticut, reads "Twelve Symbol Imperial Consort's Robe, late 19th century" and indicates a price of $2500

, Provenance: Vallin Galleries, Wilton, Connecticut; Private Collection, North Carolina overall good condition, some minor losses and wear at shoulders, light fading, stretching and additional separations of tapestry seams along the shoulder line and upper sleeves