Robe
possibly 1736-1795 (made)
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Eight-dragon robe of brocaded blue silk satin. Sky, earth and water, five-clawed dragons pursuing and clasping sacred discs among clouds, flowers, bats and symbols, in brocade of red, blue, green, yellow and white silk on blue satin ground. Collar and cuffs of similar design with a dark blue satin ground lined with pale blue satin.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Brocaded silk satin |
| Brief description | Dragon robe, brocaded silk satin, China, Qing dynasty, possibly Qianlong period (1736-1795). |
| Physical description | Eight-dragon robe of brocaded blue silk satin. Sky, earth and water, five-clawed dragons pursuing and clasping sacred discs among clouds, flowers, bats and symbols, in brocade of red, blue, green, yellow and white silk on blue satin ground. Collar and cuffs of similar design with a dark blue satin ground lined with pale blue satin. |
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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.204-1948 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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