Twelve-symbol dragon robe of embroidered yellow silk. Yellow silk embroidery with red, blue, yellow and white silks and gold thread in satin stitch and couched work with a design of sky, earth and water. Nine large 5-clawed dragons pursuing and grasping sacred discs among clouds, bats and emblems and the 12 symbols. Collar and cuffs with similar design of dark blue silk. Unlined.Dragon robe, embroidery in coloured silks and gold thread on silk, China, Kangxi period (1662-1722)