This auction is for an antique Chinese large silk embroidered robe, likely made during the late Qing Dynasty, 19th or early 20th century. From an American Missionary estate. Red silk "gauze" base, with dragon roundels. Embroidered black border with smaller brocade borders. Damage, stains, and small holes, as shown in photos. Displays very nicely. Approximate height 51 1/2" (130.81cm). Approximate width at narrowest point of chest is 21" (53.34cm). Approximate width of outstretched sleeves 55" (1...39.7cm). This is a 10 day no-reserve auction. We don't end auctions early. Robe will be very well packed, and shipped within 3 business days of receiving payment. $18 for shipping in USA lower 48, Worldwide shipping $58. Buyer only has to pay the actual shipping cost, we will pay for the insurance and all packing materials. International buyers responsible for all customs duties, taxes, and/or fees. Customs forms will be filled out with full item value and marked as "merchandise". Please do not ask us to declare a lower value for customs, this will delay shipping and possibly result in cancellation of sale. 海关表格将填写全部物品价值并标记为“商品”。请不要要求我们申报海关价格较低,这将延迟运输,并可能导致销售取消。We do not issue partial refunds. However, we will accept returns if we have made a major error in the description, item must be returned unaltered.