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Theatrical warrior’s jacket with dragons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Theatrical warrior's jacket with dragons, Golden brown jacket with short sleeves and round neckline; front has central panel with five dragons; body of jacket bordered with bands featuring scrollwork; sleeves have bands with parallel stripes at top and scrollwork at bottom; three fasteners down centre front.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk and metallic thread embroidery on silk satin
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 368 px
Museum record:
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