Long straight dragon robe of kesi, slit tapestry, silk, with simple collar and half sleeves. Opening begins left of the collar and runs across the right breast and down the right side. Slit from the bottom back and front at the centre. The material is blue silk with woven designs in gold, red and other shades of blue. Motifs include three large five-clawed gold dragons with flaming pearls, with a wide panel of waves around the hem. The robe is lined with light blue pattern-woven silk.
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