Theatrical Robe, 1662-1722
Unknown artist, Chinaexpand_more
Silkexpand_more
The John R. Van Derlip Fundexpand_more 41.74.4
Not on Viewexpand_more
Unlike Western theater, in which plays are usually categorized as tragic or comic, Chinese plays are typically labeled either civil (wenxi) or military (wuxi). This robe would have been used in a military play, mimicking protective armor. Unlike real military wear, however, this robe is colorful and heavily embroidered with floral patterns, Daoist imagery, and qilin (unicorn-like creatures with dragon-like bodies and cloven hooves) in a celestial landscape.
Details
- Title
- Theatrical Robe
- Role
- Artist
- Dimension
- L.56 in.
- Accession Number
- 41.74.4
- Curator Approved
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