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Imperial Court Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Imperial Court Robe by unknown artist shows a black and white photo of a traditional Asian garment. The garment has wide, short sleeves and a round neckline opening. The body of the garment features intricate designs throughout, including a central floral-like pattern. The sleeves have striped patterns on the ends and on the top are patterned with curved lines resembling feathers. The bottom of the garment features a striped pattern with wavy lines at the top of the stripes. A circular cutout is present at the top of the garment for the head. The garment shape resembles a 'T' with the sleeves extending out.

Artwork details

Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 459 px
Museum record:
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