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Imperial Court Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white Imperial Court Robe by an unknown artist. The robe has a round neckline with a small opening and a diagonal cross-over front. The sleeves are wide and have cuffs featuring intricate designs. The robe is knee-length with a curved hem. The body of the robe features a dense pattern of dragons and other motifs in a lighter shade than the background. The robe has a central dragon design on the chest and similar designs on the lower hem. The robe appears to be made of a shiny fabric, possibly silk. The background of the image is a plain gray color. A small label with the number "100" is visible at the top center of the image. A thin white line runs down the center of the image, and there is a small line of illegible text in the bottom-right corner.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
481 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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