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Taoist Priest's Robe

Taoist Priest's Robe embroidered with the Pa Pao (Eight Precious Things) in eight large medallions. Faded rust satin ground with all-over meander in gold thread, and double peach and bat motifs embroidered in satin stitch in peach, blue, and shades of coral. Three medallions on back; three on front; one on each sleeve.

Date
1796-1820
In our collection
since June the 3rd, 2014 up to now
Dimensions
L.60-1/2 in.
Location
Not on View
Medium
Silk, gold
Price
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Composition
cadmium74%
copper26%