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Theatrical robe with phoenix and floral patterns

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Theatrical robe with phoenix and floral patterns by an unknown artist. Red robe with wide sleeves and a short skirt, featuring a phoenix and floral patterns in blue, green, yellow, white, and orange. A brown clasp is at the top. The robe has a striped pattern on the sleeves and lower section. A semicircular blue and gold design with tassels is on the front. The robe has intricate designs throughout. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk thread embroidery on silk satin
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 387 px
Museum record:
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