Exquisite condition! Has been delicately stored for 50+ years. Silk. very ornate decoration, gold stitching.
Laying flat with sleeves open:48” across x 37” long
hello, this item is a vintage East Asian silk robe, most likely Chinese rather than Korean, dating to the mid-20th century. The robe features highly ornate gold-thread embroidery, including prominent five-clawed imperial dragons, which are traditionally associated with imperial Chinese authority. The style, color palette (deep purple, black, cobalt blue, and gold), and layout of the roundels and borders suggest a Qing-inspired aesthetic, possibly produced for theatrical or ceremonial purposes, or as a prestige garment reflecting earlier imperial fashion.
While it was categorized as Korean, the iconography and stylistic elements—particularly the dragon roundels and the sleeve bands—are consistent with Chinese longpao or court-style robes. The quality of the silk and metallic thread embroidery, along with the robe’s excellent condition, support a valuation in the range of USD 600–1,200 for decorative or costume use.