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Theatrical Robe for the Role of a Princess

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Theatrical Robe for the Role of a Princess by Mei Lanfang. Multicolored robe with wide sleeves hanging from white rod. Red tassels at bottom of sleeves. Main body of robe predominantly green, blue and red with ornate swirling designs. Collar and shoulder area predominantly yellow. Lower portion of robe has striped pattern, with red tassels hanging at bottom. Three white buttons down center.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Silk embroidery
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 451 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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