Dragon Robe

Imperial robe of blue k'ossu with diaper ground of grass green swastikas and gold quatrefoil medallions enclosing narcissus blossom. On ground are scattered loose clouds, cranes, bats, Buddhist and Taoist emblems in shades of blue, green, red, pink, yellow olive green, violet and purple. Conventional border of straight slanting stripes; tight clouds and shallow area of rolling waves in which appear Buddhist and Taoist symbols. Below border on sleve a strip of coarse greyed-blue k'ossu striped with lighter blue and silver threads. Cuffs and collar band of dark blue K'ossu in body design. Edging of black and gold brocade. K'ossu broken at shoulders. Robe slit at front and back and lined with thin blue silk.