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.

Taoist Priest's Robe, 1796-1820

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The John R. Van Derlip Fundexpand_more  41.74.3

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Title
Taoist Priest's Robe
Role
Artist
Dimension
L.60-1/2 in.
Accession Number
41.74.3
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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.