Robe
early 18th century (made)
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Twelve-symbol dragon robe of silk tapestry (kesi). Blue and yellow ground with a design of key patterns and bats in various shades of pink scattered over it; five-clawed dragons in gold thread, twelve symbols, a deep lower border of mountains and sea. Very long shaped sleeves with a wide flaring kesi cuff; the lower half is of yellow striped with dragons in roundel forms in damask weave. The robe is lined with pale blue silk.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk tapestry (<i>kesi</i>) |
| Brief description | Dragon robe, silk tapestry (kesi), China, Qing dynasty, early 18th century. |
| Physical description | Twelve-symbol dragon robe of silk tapestry (kesi). Blue and yellow ground with a design of key patterns and bats in various shades of pink scattered over it; five-clawed dragons in gold thread, twelve symbols, a deep lower border of mountains and sea. Very long shaped sleeves with a wide flaring kesi cuff; the lower half is of yellow striped with dragons in roundel forms in damask weave. The robe is lined with pale 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. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.192-1948 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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