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Robe

early 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Twelve-symbol dragon robe of silk tapestry (kesi). Dark blue and gold ground with swastikas enclosed in lobed compartments; cloud forms, the twelve symbols, five-clawed dragons. Bats are scattered over the robe and deep band of sea and mountains at the lower edge. Round the neck and down the side opening the background is dark blue. Shaped sleeves with flaring cuffs lined with pale blue satin; the lower half is of dark blue satin pin tucked horizontally. The robe is lined with pale blue silk.

Object details

Categories
Object type
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). Dark blue and gold ground with swastikas enclosed in lobed compartments; cloud forms, the twelve symbols, five-clawed dragons. Bats are scattered over the robe and deep band of sea and mountains at the lower edge. Round the neck and down the side opening the background is dark blue. Shaped sleeves with flaring cuffs lined with pale blue satin; the lower half is of dark blue satin pin tucked horizontally. The robe is lined with pale blue silk.
Dimensions
  • Height: 134.62cm
Style
Credit line
Purchased with Art Fund support
Object history
Registered File number 1947/374. From the collection of Bernard Vuilleumier.
Collection
Accession number
T.196-1948

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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