Robe
18th century (made)
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Twelve-symbol marriage robe of silk tapestry (kesi), background of yellow and gold key patterns, with five-clawed dragons, cloud forms, the twelve symbols; a deep border of sea and mountains. Fitted sleeve with flaring cuff, the lower sleeve is of blue and gold striped silk. The faces of the dragons have been embroidered in silks. The robe is lined with yellow damask, with a design of dragon roundels and Daoist symbols.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk tapestry (<i>kesi</i>) |
| Brief description | Dragon robe, silk tapestry (kesi), China, Qing dynasty, 18th century. |
| Physical description | Twelve-symbol marriage robe of silk tapestry (kesi), background of yellow and gold key patterns, with five-clawed dragons, cloud forms, the twelve symbols; a deep border of sea and mountains. Fitted sleeve with flaring cuff, the lower sleeve is of blue and gold striped silk. The faces of the dragons have been embroidered in silks. The robe is lined with yellow damask, with a design of dragon roundels and Daoist symbols. |
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| Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support |
| Object history | Registered File number 1947/374. From the collection of Bernard Vuilleumier. |
| Bibliographic reference | Vuilleumier pl. xiii |
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| Accession number | T.198-1948 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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