Priest's robe
Priest's robe, composed of squares and strips of grey ribbed silk brocaded in blue, grey, white tan, brown and red silk and gold thread with repeat motifs of dragons flanked by clouds, peach blossoms and other symbolic designs. Border of same material with mitered corners, each corner carrying an appliquéd square of same. Silk broken and mended along lines of former folds. Horizon blue taffeta lining.
- Date
- 1822-1851
- In our collection
- since December the 27th, 2013 up to now
- Dimensions
- 44 1/8 x 73 1/4 in. (112.08 x 186.1 cm)
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Silk, gold threads
- Price
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- Composition
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zinc 84% iron 0% cadmium 5% copper 4% oxygen 7%