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Imperial Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of the "Imperial Robe" by an unknown artist. The robe has short sleeves. The body of the robe is covered with a dense pattern featuring dragons, clouds, and other motifs. The robe's bottom section has a diagonal striped pattern, while the sleeves have a solid black interior and patterned exterior. The robe appears to fasten at the side.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 620 px
Museum record:
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