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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
Museum record:
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