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Imperial Court Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts the "Imperial Court Robe" by an unknown artist. The robe is shown on a white background. The robe has a round neckline trimmed with dark fabric. The robe has short sleeves. The robe's main body displays a patterned design with birds and flowers. The lower section of the robe has a striped pattern. The stripes at the bottom of the robe point down. The upper sleeves have light-colored fabric with stripes near the shoulder. The lower sections of the sleeves are dark-colored. The robe appears to be made of fabric with intricate designs. The robe is A-line shaped and falls just above the knee. The robe is displayed on a pole or rod. There are handwritten numbers and a typed number at the bottom edge.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
506 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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