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Emperor’s twelve-symbol festival robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Emperor's twelve-symbol festival robe by unknown artist depicts a blue and gold robe with a dragon design. The robe is a long, straight garment with wide, short sleeves. The robe is primarily blue with gold accents. Two large gold dragons are visible on the front of the robe, surrounded by intricate gold designs. The robe has a high collar and appears to be made of silk or another luxurious fabric. The sleeves are dark blue with gold patterned cuffs. The bottom hem of the robe features a gold wave pattern. The robe is displayed on a light gray background.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk and gold and silver thread embroidery on silk twill
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 534 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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