Dragon robe of silk tapestry (<i>kesi</i>). Blue ground, on a background of clouds, nine five-clawed dragons pursuing sacred discs. Sky, earth and water, the three sacred mountains, eight Buddhist emblems of good augury. Colours: red, pink, white, blues, and gold thread on dark blue ground. Kesi collar with similar designs on much smaller scale. Cuffs with five-clawed dragons among clouds embroidered in gold thread and blue, green, yellow, pink and white silks on deep blue gauze. Lined with blue silk tissue with a floral pattern.Dragon robe, silk tapestry (<i>kesi</i>), China, Qing dynasty, Jiaqing period (1796-1820).