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Monastic Dance Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Monastic Dance Robe by Buddhist Art. The robe has a blue body with a pointed collar and long sleeves. The sleeves and bottom half are made of patchwork fabric in a variety of colors, including red, yellow, green, and blue. The fabric features intricate circular patterns and designs. The robe appears to be made of silk or a similar material. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
Plain-weave silk brocaded with silk and metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
516 × 624 px
Museum record:
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