

Theatrical Robe for the Role of a Princess
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
- View original
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