Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a robe. The robe is laid flat and centered. The robe has a mandarin collar and wide sleeves. The body of the robe is decorated with intricate designs and patterns in shades of black and white. The designs feature clouds, waves, and a dragon on the chest. The lower part of the robe has a pattern of mountains and water. The sleeves have a design of curling tendrils and small shapes. The robe is made of a smooth fabric, possibly silk. The background of the image is a plain gray color.