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Imperial Court Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Imperial Court Robe by unknown artist is a black and white photograph of a traditional Chinese robe. The robe has short sleeves with stripes on the top portion and a round neckline. The main body of the robe features a dense floral pattern and two dragons. The lower portion of the robe has a striped pattern. The robe appears to be knee-length and has a wrap-around design with a diagonal closure. The robe is displayed against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 519 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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