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Imperial Summer Coat for the Empress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark-colored short-sleeved robe with round neckline; body adorned with four circular medallions featuring gold dragons on blue background with intricate designs; lower section decorated with wavy line pattern and multicolored stripes; sleeve ends have gold and multicolored designs; center of robe has seam. Imperial Summer Coat for the Empress by unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 486 px
Museum record:
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