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Robe of State

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Robe of State is a short-sleeved, knee-length robe with a round neckline. The robe is primarily black with intricate designs and patterns throughout. The main body of the robe features a large golden dragon design on the chest, surrounded by smaller designs and patterns in shades of orange, blue, red, and gold. The sleeves are striped with vertical brown and black stripes. The cuffs of the sleeves have similar designs to the body of the robe. A decorative band runs along the bottom hem of the robe. The robe appears to be made of silk or another luxurious fabric, and it is displayed on a wooden dowel that runs through the shoulders. The background of the image is a solid blue color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 461 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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