Dragon Robe

Court robe of wine-red gauze brocaded in silvery-white. Cf.42.8.86. Nine 5- clawed dragons. In the field are small tight, single clouds, flowers and Taoist emblems. Conventional border of straight slanting stripes; tight clouds; rolling clouds in which appear Taoist emblems. Below border on sleeve a strip of blue silk, striped with white. Cuffs and collar band of blue and white brocade edged with black and gold brocade. Robe unlined but faced back. Dragon's eyes black.