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
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iron 17% oxygen 64% atium 13% copper 4% cadmium 2%