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Woman's Eight Medallion Ceremonial Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Woman's Eight Medallion Ceremonial Robe by The Detroit Institute of Arts, is a dark-colored robe with an intricate design. The top section features two large circular medallions in the center and two on the upper sleeves. The medallions and sleeve tops have intricate floral patterns. The bottom section features a wavy line pattern, with a floral design above it. The robe has a round neckline and short sleeves. The edges of the sleeves and neckline are trimmed with black fabric. The robe's hem features a striped pattern. The robe appears to be made of silk. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Satin, silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 446 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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