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Theatrical robe with eight trigrams

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Theatrical robe with eight trigrams by an unknown artist. The robe is predominantly white with blue, black, and gold accents. It features a large circular design on the chest, comprising a black and white swirl with a red and white circle at its center. Two large trigrams, composed of black rectangles arranged in a specific pattern, are on either side of the center front. The robe has wide, flowing sleeves with blue cuffs adorned with gold floral patterns. A blue and gold floral design borders the robe's hem and cuffs. The robe appears to be made of silk or a similar fabric.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
Silk and metallic thread embroidery on silk satin
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
408 × 625 px
Museum record:
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