California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 15, 2013  Dec. 15, 2013

 Lot # 168 
A RARE YELLOW SATIN GUARDSMAN'S UNIFORM WITH HELMET    清 鑲黃色甲胄一套


  • Dimension: Armor W: 79 in (206 cm) L: 54 1/2 in (138.5 cm) Helmet H: 19 in (48.3 cm) W: 11 1/2 in (29.2 cm)
  • Estimate From: $25000
  • Estimate To: $30000

Comprising a tunic, apron, mirror armor, helmet, two sleeves, epaulets, and under arm protectors, the uniform is made of gold silk satin, decorated throughout with round brass studs, with gold borders. The uniform is embroidered with gold five-clawed dragons chasing after flaming spheres amidst clouds. The mirror armor encircled by two gild dragons chasing after flaming pearls amidst clouds and ocean waves, and the helmet with four dragons surmounted on top. Qing Dynasty period