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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Summer Weight Dragon Robe
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Summer Weight Dragon Robe

Artist Unknown
DateLate 19th century
MediumSilk gauze
DimensionsOverall: 56 1/2 in. (143.5 cm)
ClassificationsAsian art
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Lamberson
Object number80.95
Terms
  • Dragon
  • Clouds
  • Dark blue
  • Gold
  • China
On View
On view
DescriptionThis summer weight dragon robe, of silk gauze, was made during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), probably Guangxu period, 1875-1908. The dark blue gauze is woven with designs of a five-toed dragon, clouds, and other symbols in various colors. There are five gold buttons and gold braid around the neck.

Label TextSummer Weight Dragon Robe, Late 19th century Chinese, Qing Dynasty Woven silk Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lamberson 80.95
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