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Woman's Robe of State

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woman's Robe of State by unknown artist. The robe is orange with a brown trim and black cuffs. The robe features dragons, clouds, and other designs in shades of brown, blue, green, and red. The robe has short sleeves and a round neckline. The robe is knee-length and appears to be made of silk. The robe's hem has a wave-like design. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The robe is displayed on a rod.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk and metallic thread embroidery on silk satin weave patterned with extra continuous wefts
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 473 px
Museum record:
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