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Taoist robe

Taoist priest robe of embroidered blue satin. Main design of flowers, clouds, bats, and good luck characters in shades of blue, green, rose, pink, yellow, and couched gold threads. Borders of brick red satin embroidered with floral sprays, good luck characters, dragons, and clouds. Chiefly satin stitch. Lining of rose-red silk of cloud design.

Date
19th century
In our collection
since August the 2nd, 2015 up to now
Dimensions
H.56-1/4 x W.50-1/2 in.
Location
Not on View
Medium
silk
Price
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Composition
copper75%
zinc7%
cadmium7%
iron4%
atium1%
oxygen6%