Robe
1821-1850 (made)
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Dragon robe of silk tapestry (kesi), on a red background pattern of cloud forms, the eight attributes of the Daoist Immortals, lotus flowers, five-clawed dragons, a wide lower border of water and mountains. The skirts are split on either side as far as the waist. The robe is lined with dark 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, Daoguang period (1821-1850). |
| Physical description | Dragon robe of silk tapestry (kesi), on a red background pattern of cloud forms, the eight attributes of the Daoist Immortals, lotus flowers, five-clawed dragons, a wide lower border of water and mountains. The skirts are split on either side as far as the waist. The robe is lined with dark 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.220-1948 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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