

Theatrical Robe for a Male Role
Theatrical Robe for a Male Role by The Met. Gray robe with wide sleeves. Central panel of robe has a darker gray background with orange and blue flowers in rows; on either side are panels with red birds on a light gray background with a small geometric pattern; large sleeves have same pattern as side panels. Robe fastens in center front with ties and has a triangular neckpiece.
Artwork Details
- Date
- second half of the18th century
- Medium
- Silk florentine stitch embroidery on silk gauze
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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