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Summer Imperial Court Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of the Summer Imperial Court Robe by unknown artist. The robe has a round collar and long sleeves. The body of the robe is covered in a dense pattern of silver embroidery on a black background, featuring dragons, clouds, and other designs. The sleeves are black with horizontal white stripes. The cuffs of the sleeves have silver embroidery. The robe is displayed on a headless mannequin. The background is solid gray.

Artwork details

Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
545 × 625 px
Museum record:
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