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Imperial Court Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The robe is dark blue with wide, short sleeves and a round neckline with a small keyhole-shaped opening. The robe has a central large gold dragon on the chest; the dragon has five claws and an orange and red face. The robe features numerous smaller gold dragons throughout. The dragons have five claws and are surrounded by clouds and other designs. The hem and sleeves have decorative borders featuring cloud and wave patterns. The robe's background is dark blue, with gold, orange, and red colors used for the dragons and other designs. The robe appears to be made of silk or another luxurious fabric. The robe is titled "Imperial Court Robe" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Silk and metallic thread tapestry (kesi)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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