New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Embroidered Robe

Artist Unknown

Date19th century

MediumSilk | Metal

DimensionsOverall: 50 in. (127 cm)

ClassificationsAsian art

Credit LineGift of Dr. & Mrs. Harry B. Taylor, Sr.

Object number70.91.2

Terms

Dragons
Lions
Mountains
Waves
Blue
Gold
Red
Green
Black

Collections

Asian Art

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DescriptionLong deep blue robe is of silk with metallic embroidery of gold couched in red and green designs of four clawed dragons and small lions. Color and cuffs match, and the lower sleeve is of black with stripes of three lines of couched gold threads. Skirt open up side seams for 23.5". Deep wave and mountain border. Five coat buttons fasten the side opening. Collar and cuffs have silver brocaded brown two-part border openings.