Robe of State

Black robe with three-quarter length sleeves and A-line skirt, Robe of State by Metropolitan Museum of Art. The robe is predominantly black with a subtle patterned texture. The sleeves are three-quarter length with white piping along the edges. A large rectangular panel on the chest features intricate designs and patterns in shades of light and dark gray. The robe has a Mandarin collar and a diagonal closure with a small rectangular panel on the left side. The hem of the robe and sleeves have decorative trim. The waistline is defined with a thin white line and a wider decorative band. The robe appears to be made of a smooth fabric, possibly silk. The overall shape is slightly asymmetrical, with the left side overlapping the right. The background of the image is light grey.