Robe
1736-1795 (made)
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Woman's surcoat of silk tapestry (kesi). Ornaments on a dark blue plain weave ground; eight large roundels and six small sleeve roundels containing cranes holding peaches of longevity surrounded by cloud bands and the symbols of the eight Daoist Immortals; a deep border of sea, mountains and lotus flowers. The surcoat fastens down the centre front with 5 pairs of loops, a button still remains at the neck; the skirt is split on either side, to the knee; wide loose sleeves. The robe is lined with blue silk.
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Materials and techniques | Silk tapestry (<i>kesi</i>) |
Brief description | Woman's surcoat, silk tapestry (kesi), China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795). |
Physical description | Woman's surcoat of silk tapestry (kesi). Ornaments on a dark blue plain weave ground; eight large roundels and six small sleeve roundels containing cranes holding peaches of longevity surrounded by cloud bands and the symbols of the eight Daoist Immortals; a deep border of sea, mountains and lotus flowers. The surcoat fastens down the centre front with 5 pairs of loops, a button still remains at the neck; the skirt is split on either side, to the knee; wide loose sleeves. The robe is lined with blue silk. |
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Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support |
Object history | Registered File number 1947/374. From the collection of Bernard Vuilleumier. |
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Accession number | T.207-1948 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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