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Woman's Informal Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woman's Informal Robe by unknown artist. Black and white photograph of a short-sleeved robe with a round neckline. The robe has a curved bottom hem and appears to be made of a textured fabric. The fabric features an intricate pattern of embroidered designs, including flowers, birds, and other indistinguishable motifs. The robe is shown laid flat against a plain background. The image is in grayscale.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century, before 1738
Medium
Silk, metallic thread on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 500 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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