Theatrical robe for a Buddhist priest
Red fabric with rectangular pattern. Rectangular fabric with red background and multicolored rectangular patches. Fabric has rectangular shape with curved sides. Fabric has red background with gold swirling pattern. Red background surrounds six vertical columns of rectangular patches. Columns have five to seven patches each. Patch colors include black, blue, brown, gold, green, orange, and yellow. Small square patch on top center. Patchwork design. Symmetrical composition. Fabric laid flat on white surface.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Silk brocade patchwork
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 338 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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