MEDALLION ROBE
Coat of deep blue silk with a design of eight large k'ossu medallions containing large hydrangeas and butterflies in shades of pink, green, blue, yellow, and mauve. Conventional border of slightly wavy stripes in body colors and olive green; narrow row of tight clouds; rolling waves in which appear bats, coral, and symbols of the Eight Precious Things. Wide sleeves with border design at wrists and three small medallions of body design above. Cf. 42.8.88,91. Coat slit in back, open in front, and lined with thin blue silk.
- Date
- 19th century
- In our collection
- since January the 3rd, 2008 up to now
- Dimensions
- L.56-1/4 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- k'ossu, silk
- Price
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- Composition
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copper 3% oxygen 50% zinc 40% cadmium 7%