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Theatrical Jacket and Skirt for a Warrior

Theatrical robe for a warrior, the heavy gold thread panels, body section, and epaulets representing the chain armor of a warrior. Yoke of rust-red satin embroidered with five-clawed dragons in couched gold thread. Tiger claw borders of colored brocades, wavy jewel, stone and metal bosses on velvet border bands throughout. Sleeves of green satin banded with wavy strips of gold and colored brocades. Skirt composed of five shaped panels. Linig of pink satin. Seal inscription in front.

Date
K'ang Hsi period, 1662-1722
In our collection
since February the 9th, 2012 up to now
Dimensions
L.52-1/8 in.
Location
Not on View
Medium
satin
Price
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Composition
iron98%
zinc2%