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Imperial Court Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of an Imperial Court Robe by artist unknown. The robe has short sleeves with striped cuffs. The top half of the robe features a dense pattern of small crosses and floral motifs. A central design element on the chest consists of a symmetrical arrangement of curved lines and shapes. The bottom half of the robe has a chevron pattern in stripes, with a wave-like design separating the two sections. The robe appears to be made of fabric and is displayed against a plain background.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
475 × 625 px
Museum record:
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