Antique Court Vest, China. Silk twill ground, silk and gilt Gold metal thread Embroidery, Pattern of dragons chasing flaming pearls front and back, similar dragons on shoulders, amidst clouds and flying cranes, above waves and mountains, striped lower section. Ching Dynasty. 1644 – 1911 A.D. Textiles, Paris Couture, Chinese Embroidery, Gold Embroidery, Chinese Opera, Landsknecht, Lesage, Chef D Oeuvre, Chinese Clothing