1960s Rare Chinese Pink Silk Handbeaded Jacket with Dragon and Phoenix -size 4/5

One of the most incredible jackets I  have ever had. The base is pale pink silk. I have never seen one like it in pink. The jacket is beaded all over with faux pearls with a pink sequin underneath. The mandarin collar has gold bugle beads, orange round and white  oval beads done in a swirl pattern. The pattern and beads cascades down over the shoulders. The dragons which are in shades of yellow, pink and orange are strategically placed at the breast area and looking up at the wearer. The dragon symbolizes strength and good luck in the Chinese culture and they have to be looking at the person to receive the strength and good luck. The phoenix on the jacket symbolizes harmony and grace to the wearer. It is beaded in shades of pink  with gold wings. Bothe the dragon and phoenix are beaded in a 3 dimensional technique that is spectacular it looks like they are flying. The phoenix is also on the back and sleeves where as the dragon is only on the back. The cuffs and hem are done in the gold