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Coat with Buddhist and Taoist Symbols

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a light-colored, short coat with long sleeves. The coat has a round neckline and is decorated with intricate designs, including dragons, clouds, waves, and other motifs. The coat appears to be made of silk or another smooth fabric. It is displayed on a mannequin or form, with a small sign above it showing the number 29. The background of the image is dark gray, with a lighter gray oval shape behind the coat. There is a small label at the bottom right that reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART". The coat is by an unknown artist and is titled "Coat with Buddhist and Taoist Symbols".

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
597 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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