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Manchu Child's Semiformal Robe

Child's coat of imperial yellow silk embroidered in shades of blue, red, and pink. Eight 5-clawed dragons, bats, and sprawling, tight-headed clouds. Conventional border of slightly wavy short lines; tight clouds; rolling waves in which appear branches of coral. Border entirely in blue and white. Sleeves below border area are plain. Plain upstanding collar, fastening in front. Lining of long-life medallion damask.

Date
19th century
In our collection
since October the 3rd, 2013 up to now
Dimensions
L.19-1/8 in.
Location
Not on View
Medium
silk
Price
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Composition
iron17%
oxygen64%
atium13%
copper4%
cadmium2%