Medallion Robe

Woman's robe of medium blue satin embroidered with floral and figure medallions, symbols of the Eight Precious Things and of the Hundred Antiques in shades of red, green, blue, pink, yellow and gold threads. The three medallions on the back feature the gods of office, wealth, and longevity. Sone of the eight immortals appear in the other medallions. Shaped collar band and skirt borders of white satin embroidered with symbols, flowers, and figures in a landscape. Wide sleeves with cuffs of white satin embroidered in colors with medallions containing the Eight Immortals and with Buddhist and Taoist symbols and the Hundred Antiques. Inner border of dark blue satin embroidered with flowers and emblems in couched gold threads. Embroidery in satin, knot, outline, and couched stitch. Lining of thin pink silk. Note this robe obtained from a Polish countess whose husband was in the diplomatic service. It was given her by a Chinese as a mark of favor to her husband.