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Choga

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark blue velvet robe with gold embroidery, Choga by artist. Open front with pockets. Wide collar and 3/4 length sleeves. Gold embroidery on collar, down front, on pockets, and around bottom hem. Embroidered designs on sleeves are near the top and bottom. Mannequin torso with metal pole through neck.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Silk, metal wrapped thread; embroidered
Dimensions
395 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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