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Court Robe, Imperial

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a short, wide-sleeved robe with a central front closure. The robe is made of fabric with intricate patterns, including florals and geometric designs. The sleeves have vertical stripes. The robe is hanging on a white object. The background is white with darker spots. The robe is titled "Court Robe, Imperial".

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 473 px
Museum record:
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