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Imperial Court Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of Imperial Court Robe by unknown artist. The image shows a robe with a round neckline and wide sleeves. The robe is decorated with a dragon design on the chest and a dense floral pattern on the top half. The sleeves have vertical stripes at the end and a floral design near the shoulder. The bottom half of the robe has dense parallel diagonal lines. The robe is presented against a light gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 455 px
Museum record:
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