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Chuba made from Russian Silks

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a long, dark blue robe with a vibrant floral pattern and gold accents, titled "Chuba made from Russian Silks". The robe is laid flat, with the front side facing up. The robe has short sleeves and a high collar. The cuffs of the sleeves are made of a solid dark blue fabric. The robe's body features a repeating pattern of gold birds, flowers, and foliage on a dark blue background. The pattern includes pink, white, and green floral details. The robe appears to be made of silk, given the title. The robe is set against a plain white background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
600 × 509 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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