Imperial k'ossu robe of K'ang Hsi (?) blue with all-over tendril pattern of gold in ground, nine five-clawed dragons. Loosely drawn clouds in shades of green, yellow, rose, and aubergine, and spaced motifs of red bats enfolding a gold character with their wings. These are supplemented by bats in yellow, white and rose. Fine border design of rolling waves sprinkled with sprays of flowers, Buddhist and Taoist symbols. From the waves emerge sprags of marcissus, pagodas, etc. Note areas where waves have been painted. Sleeves finished with a band of dark blue k'ossu decorated with universe and dragon motif, above a widely flaring cuff of the same K'ossu. Collar and front band of same k'ossu. Coat slit at sides and lined with yellow raw silk. Inscription inside front.

Manchu Woman's Semiformal Court Robe (jifu), 1723-1735

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Silk tapestry (kesi)expand_more

The John R. Van Derlip Fundexpand_more  42.8.13

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Title
Manchu Woman's Semiformal Court Robe (jifu)
Role
Artist
Dimension
L.55 in.
Accession Number
42.8.13
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Imperial k'ossu robe of K'ang Hsi (?) blue with all-over tendril pattern of gold in ground, nine five-clawed dragons. Loosely drawn clouds in shades of green, yellow, rose, and aubergine, and spaced motifs of red bats enfolding a gold character with their wings. These are supplemented by bats in yellow, white and rose. Fine border design of rolling waves sprinkled with sprays of flowers, Buddhist and Taoist symbols. From the waves emerge sprags of marcissus, pagodas, etc. Note areas where waves have been painted. Sleeves finished with a band of dark blue k'ossu decorated with universe and dragon motif, above a widely flaring cuff of the same K'ossu. Collar and front band of same k'ossu. Coat slit at sides and lined with yellow raw silk. Inscription inside front.