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Empress's Twelve-Symbol Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Empress's Twelve-Symbol Robe by unknown artist is a black and white photograph of a traditional Chinese robe. The robe has short sleeves and a round neckline. The robe's main body is covered with intricate designs and symbols. The bottom section of the robe features diagonal black and white stripes. The top of the robe has a curved line of black trim with a circular ornament at the top. The sleeves have patterned fabric at the top with a wide black band. The robe is A-line shaped, wider at the bottom than at the top. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 478 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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