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Imperial Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of an Imperial Robe by unknown artist. The robe has short wide sleeves and a round neckline. The robe is decorated with a dragon design on a light-colored background with a wave pattern at the bottom. The robe has a Mandarin collar. The sleeves have a patterned cuff. A diagonal line of darker fabric with a design crosses the top of the robe from the neck to the right shoulder. The robe is A-line shaped, wider at the bottom than at the top.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk, metallic thread on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 502 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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