A Chinese Chia Ching Dynasty silk court robe late 18th / early 19th century the robe decorated with silk and gold thread five claw dragons, ruyi shaped clouds, auspicious bats, etc the interior lining of the robe has been replaced and has had sewn in the linings the previous robe labels Apparently the robe came from a very old temple in Shanghai (Chenghuang with a date and inscription Jia Qing Emperor twenty years spring, new Years day, 1815 the robe comes with some extra garments, pigtail cap, height 145 cm, width 265 cm (approx.) Provenance: The robe originally belonged to a very Senior Chinese Mandarin and was presented to Charles Acton's great uncle who served in Hong Kong from 1922 - 1925 See also news paper article Sunday Times, April 24th 1988, Perth, Western Australia, John Acton (Indian army retired) to current present owner now