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Imperial Court Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Imperial Court Robe by artist unknown. Black and white short-sleeved robe with intricate patterns and designs; central symmetrical design on the front featuring dragons; a band of diagonal stripes on the upper sleeves; collar band; hem with zebra-like stripes; fabric appears to be silk or similar; Mandarin or Qing dynasty-style; laid flat on a black background.

Artwork details

Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
459 × 625 px
Museum record:
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