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Emperor's(?) Twelve-Symbol Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a Chinese robe. The robe is displayed flat, on a light-colored surface. The robe has a round neckline and wide, short sleeves. The upper portion is covered in intricate designs, including dragons, clouds, and other motifs. A band of diagonal stripes covers the bottom portion. The sleeves and diagonal band across the neckline are dark-colored. The robe is symmetrical.

Artwork details

Date:
20th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 418 px
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