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Woman's Informal Robe with Garden Roundels

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The robe, titled "Woman's Informal Robe with Garden Roundels", is a black garment with a round collar and short sleeves, featuring four large roundels on the front, each containing a garden scene with plants and animals. The roundels are outlined in gold and filled with colorful embroidery. The robe also features gold panels on the sleeves and a white trim along the collar and front. The robe is decorated with intricate floral and foliate patterns throughout, and has a curved hem. The robe appears to be made of silk or another luxurious fabric. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Silk and metallic thread embroidery on plain-weave silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 431 px
Public Domain
Yes
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