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Man's Birthday Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Man's Birthday Robe by unknown artist. Black and white photograph of a short, long sleeved robe with a round neckline. The robe has a front closure with 3 ties on the left side and is made of fabric with a repeating circular pattern. The robe is laid flat on a surface and is viewed from the front. The sleeves are wide and extend out to the sides. The robe is knee-length and slightly wrinkled. The background is a plain surface, possibly paper or fabric.

Artwork details

Date:
20th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 412 px
Museum record:
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