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Daoist priest’s ritual robe with celestial palace

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The robe is orange with intricate designs. A central circular motif features a pagoda-like structure with radiating lines. The robe is decorated with a variety of colorful patterns, including clouds, waves, and mythical creatures. A black stripe borders the bottom edge, and a gold border runs along the sides and bottom. The robe has a triangular piece at the top. "Daoist priest’s ritual robe with celestial palace".

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th century
Medium:
Silk and metal thread embroidery on silk satin
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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