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Manchu Woman's Unofficial Informal Court Robe

Empress robe of blue satin, attributed to T'zu Hsi, embroiderd with lily bulbs in shades of grey, pale blue-green and golden yellow. Happy Augury(?) signs alternate with lily bulbs over all. Wide border of black embroidered with same motifs around bottom, opening and cuffs of robe.

Date
1875-1908
In our collection
since March the 25th, 2016 up to now
Dimensions
L.56-7/8 in.
Location
Not on View
Medium
Embroidered satin
Price
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Composition
cadmium82%
iron2%
oxygen16%