Taoist robe

Taoist priest robe of embroidered grass-green satin. On back and shoulders an all-over tendril ground of cuched gold threads. On back conventional Taoist motive, large triple dragon medallions, bats, clouds, and Buddhist emblems in couched gold threads and couched twist in colors. On the front, two sacred pagodas. Borders of black satin with couched gold medallions containing Buddhist symbols in colors, dragons, clouds, Heavenly Jewel, and other symbols in couched twist stitch. Lining of gold-colored damask of cloud pattern.