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Imperial robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a robe. Long robe with long sleeves. Collar is rounded and small. Fabric of robe has intricate curvy line design. Large curvy design on front. Bottom of robe has abstract line design. Top quarter of sleeves are a smooth fabric. Robe titled "Imperial robe" by artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
507 × 625 px
Museum record:
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