Robe
1780-1850 (made)
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Chinese Imperial dragon robe of silk tapestry weave (kesi). Yellow and blue ground. Sky, earth and water, 9 large 5-clawed dragons pursuing and clasping sacred discs among clouds, bats, the 12 symbols and symbols of longevity (worked in red, pink, blue, yellow and white silks and gold thread) on a yellow and blue fret background. Collar and cuffs of similar design with fret background. Lined with yellow satin.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk tapestry (<i>kesi</i>) |
| Brief description | Imperial dragon robe, silk tapestry weave (kesi), China, Qing dynasty, 1780-1850. |
| Physical description | Chinese Imperial dragon robe of silk tapestry weave (kesi). Yellow and blue ground. Sky, earth and water, 9 large 5-clawed dragons pursuing and clasping sacred discs among clouds, bats, the 12 symbols and symbols of longevity (worked in red, pink, blue, yellow and white silks and gold thread) on a yellow and blue fret background. Collar and cuffs of similar design with fret background. Lined with yellow 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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| Bibliographic reference | Baker, Malcolm, and Brenda Richardson (eds.), A Grand Design: The Art of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London: V&A Publications, 1999.
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| Accession number | T.199-1948 |
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| Record created | November 26, 2003 |
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