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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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