Surcoat
1800-1879 (made)
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Man's surcoat with a front fastening with five gilt buttons. Black twill ground embroidered with 4 round medallions bearing five-claws dragon. Blue plain weave lining.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Twill weave silk, embroidered, lined with plain weave silk |
| Brief description | Man's embroidered surcoat, China, 1800-1879 |
| Physical description | Man's surcoat with a front fastening with five gilt buttons. Black twill ground embroidered with 4 round medallions bearing five-claws dragon. Blue plain weave lining. |
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| Object history | This Chinese robe was acquired in Nepal as a gift, and was called 'Bukhoo' locally. The object was transferred from the India Museum in 1879. |
| Other number | 3795 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 05628(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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