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Imperial Court Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows the "Imperial Court Robe" by an unknown artist. The robe is a short, straight-cut garment with wide, short sleeves. The robe has a round neckline and is fastened at the front with buttons. The robe is primarily decorated with intricate patterns and designs, including dragons and other motifs, which are embroidered or woven into the fabric. The robe appears to have a darker-colored lining visible at the cuffs. The robe has a hem at the bottom with diagonal stripes. The robe is displayed against a plain background. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 483 px
Museum record:
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