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Section of Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph. Sleeveless garment with rounded bottom hem. Top portion has curved scoop neckline with wide shoulders. Main body features a dark pattern with lighter floral designs throughout. Vertical center panel down front with light and dark banded pattern and floral motifs. Sections on either side of center panel have repeating circle designs. Ragged edges around perimeter. Plain white background. Title: Section of Robe Artist: Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium
Silk, gilding
Culture
China
Dimensions
486 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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