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Woman's Robe with "Longevity" Medallions

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a short, blue robe with gold designs. The robe has short, wide sleeves and a round neckline. A circular opening at the top appears at the back of the neck. The robe is primarily blue with a black section on the shoulders and upper chest; a gold line borders this black section. The robe features four large gold medallions. The medallions have an interlocking design. The sleeves contain four complete gold medallions and two partial ones. The robe is by artist unknown and titled "Woman's Robe with 'Longevity' Medallions".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk and metallic thread tapestry (kesi)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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