Manchu Woman's Semiformal Court Robe, early 18th century
Unknown artist, Chinaexpand_more
Silk brocade and embroidered satinexpand_more
The John R. Van Derlip Fundexpand_more 41.74.2
Not on Viewexpand_more
The color and decoration of early eighteenth-century court robes were strictly regulated. The robes are distinguished by large dragons and the prominent mountain and spiral wave patterns of their hems. The mountains, clouds, waves, and dragons comprised a celestial landscape symbolic of universal order and the imperial court, which carried out the heavenly mandate on earth. Imperial dragon imagery was also standard in the designs of cuffs and collar bands of most court robes.
Details
- Title
- Manchu Woman's Semiformal Court Robe
- Role
- Artist
- Dimension
- L.55 1/2 in., back seam
- Accession Number
- 41.74.2
- Curator Approved
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