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Dragon Robe

Robe of embroidered dark blue satin. Nine five-clawed dragons in gold. Loose tight-headed clouds, bats, and flowers in shades of blue, green, peach, pink, red, yellow, and tan. Border of rolling clouds, bats, swastikas, and other symbols. Cuffs and collar band embroidered with dragons, bats, clouds, etc. Edging in gold brocade. Chiefly satin and couched stitch. Lining of pale gray floral damask.

Date
Ch'ien Lung period, 1736-1795
In our collection
since June the 15th, 2015 up to now
Dimensions
L.53-3/4 x W.50-3/8 in.
Location
Not on View
Medium
silk
Price
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Composition
zinc7%
atium13%
cadmium41%
copper24%
iron1%
oxygen14%