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Emperor's Twelve-Symbol Robe for Summer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Emperor's Twelve-Symbol Robe for Summer by Unknown. The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a traditional Chinese robe. The robe is knee-length with short sleeves. The top half of the robe features intricate designs and patterns, including what appear to be dragons, bats, and other symbolic motifs. The bottom half of the robe has diagonal stripes. The cuffs of the sleeves have a dark patterned trim and the sleeves themselves have longitudinal stripes. The robe has a Mandarin collar and appears to be made of silk or another luxurious fabric. The robe is displayed against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 534 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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