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Embroidered Court Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Embroidered court robe by unknown artist. This is a blue and gold robe with short sleeves. The robe is blue with a gold hem and gold trim on the sleeves. The robe has intricate embroidery depicting dragons and floral patterns. The dragons are white with red and gold accents. The robe has a round neckline and appears to be made of silk or another luxurious fabric. The robe is displayed on a wooden hanger against a blue background.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread, coral and pearls
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 402 px
Museum record:
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