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Imperial Court Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black robe with wide sleeves, featuring intricate designs including dragons, clouds, and other motifs in shades of gold, red, blue, and white. The robe has striped cuffs and a central seam down the front. There is a large dragon design on the upper chest area. The robe is displayed against a white background. Imperial Court Robe by unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
first half 19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 426 px
Museum record:
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