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Ceremonial Coat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long-sleeved ceremonial coat with intricate patterns. Tan mannequin form with a small knob on top. The coat is brown, gold, and cream colored. The upper chest area features intricate gold embroidery. Below the chest, there is a wide band of loose threads. The sleeves are wide and have a slight bell shape. The lower part of the coat has a repeating zig-zag pattern. The background is a plain off-white color. The artist is unknown but titled "Ceremonial Coat".

Artwork Details

Date
1884–90
Medium
Cotton, silk, and metal wrapped thread; embroidered
Dimensions
324 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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