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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
Museum record:
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