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Empress's Twelve-Symbol Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Empress's Twelve-Symbol Robe by artist unknown. This is a black and white image of a traditional Chinese robe. The robe is laid flat and shown from the front. It has short sleeves that are slightly flared at the ends. The robe's main body is decorated with intricate patterns and designs, including flowers and other motifs. A prominent curved line runs from the top center of the robe down to the chest area. The bottom section of the robe features diagonal stripes. The robe's neckline is rounded and has a small opening at the top. The background of the image is plain and light-colored, providing contrast to the detailed robe.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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