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Ceremonial Coat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ceremonial Coat by unknown artist shows a black garment with wide sleeves and a round neckline. The garment has large circular designs on the front and sleeves. The circular designs are white with intricate patterns. There are four large circular designs on the front and two on the sleeves. The bottom of the garment has a wave design and a striped pattern. The background of the image is light gray. The garment appears to be made of fabric. It is displayed on a flat surface. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 535 px
Museum record:
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