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Manchu Woman's Unofficial Informal Robe

Robe of green k'ossu with all-over design of peonies, orchids, plum blossoms and butterflies. Sleeves and collar banded with black k'ossu of bat design. Cuffs of white satin embroidered wit flower sprays. Trimming the k'ossu band of clooar and opening is a band of floral brocade braid which is shaped into a scrolled line at under arm opening/ Inferior k'ossu with much painted detail. Robe slit at sides and lined with pink silk.

Date
Kuang Hsu period, 1875-1908
In our collection
since April the 30th, 2008 up to now
Dimensions
L.54-1/2 in.
Location
Not on View
Medium
Silk tapestry (ko-ssu) and embroidered satin
Price
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Composition
copper29%
atium1%
oxygen70%