Robe

Museum number:
9-17525
Permalink:
ark:/21549/hm21090017525
Description:
Robe; Chinese Dragon robe, multicolor weft brocade on dark blue background, silk and metallic threads. Attached gold brocade trim at neck and sleeves, lined a edges with blue, fronts with continuous weft stripe wave, pattern cloth, coarse couched striped on inside border. Brass buttons. Excellent condition.
Collection place:
China
Culture or time period:
Chinese
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Dragons and Robes (main garments)
Function:
2.1 Daily Garb
Department:
Asia (except western Russia)
Images:
Hearst Museum object titled Robe, accession number 9-17525, described as Robe; Chinese Dragon robe, multicolor weft brocade on dark blue background, silk and metallic threads. Attached gold brocade trim at neck and sleeves, lined a edges with blue, fronts with continuous weft stripe wave, pattern cloth, coarse couched striped on inside border. Brass buttons. Excellent condition.
Legacy documentation:
Documentation associated with Hearst Museum object titled Robe, accession number 9-17525, described as Robe; Chinese Dragon robe, multicolor weft brocade on dark blue background, silk and metallic threads. Attached gold brocade trim at neck and sleeves, lined a edges with blue, fronts with continuous weft stripe wave, pattern cloth, coarse couched striped on inside border. Brass buttons. Excellent condition.

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