

Woman’s robe with butterflies
Red robe with long sleeves. Black and gold trim borders the edges of sleeves and body. Trim on the right side is wider. Diagonal black and gold trim crosses chest. Red background has repeating pattern of white and blue butterflies. Small gold circular shapes are interspersed among butterflies. Collarless, with rounded scoop at neckline. A curved slit on right side of body.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 19th century
- Medium
- Silk embroidery on silk satin
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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