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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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