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Lay Aristocrat's Robe (Chuba)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a short-sleeved, yellow robe with intricate designs and patterns. The robe is displayed on a wooden hanger against a pale yellow wall. The robe is yellow with a V-shaped collar and short sleeves. The robe features intricate designs and patterns, including clouds, flames, and other motifs in shades of blue, red, orange, and white. The bottom of the robe has a wavy pattern. The robe appears to be made of silk or another luxurious fabric. The robe is displayed on a wooden hanger. The background is a plain pale yellow wall.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Tibet
Dimensions:
600 × 525 px
Museum record:
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