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Festival Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a robe titled "Festival Robe" by artist unknown. The robe is made of fabric with intricate designs. The robe is short sleeved and A-line shaped with a round neckline. The main body and sleeves of the robe are covered in a dense pattern containing dragons among clouds. The bottom of the robe contains a thick band displaying a curving diagonal striped pattern. The robe is presented against a light background.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium:
Silk and metallic thread embroidery on silk gauze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 472 px
Museum record:
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