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Daoist priest’s ritual robe with deities of the pantheon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black ritual robe with wide black border; central panel has intricate design in shades of black and white; mainly figurative with deities and cloud-like motifs; the top is triangular.

Artwork details

Date:
late 16th to early 17th century
Medium:
Silk and metal thread embroidery on silk satin
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 389 px
Museum record:
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