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
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copper 29% atium 1% oxygen 70%