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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
copper3%
oxygen50%
zinc40%
cadmium7%