Manchu Emperor's Semiformal Twelve-symbol Court Robe (chi-fu), 1736-1795
Unknown artist, Chinaexpand_more
Embroidered silk twillexpand_more
The John R. Van Derlip Fundexpand_more 42.8.20
Not on Viewexpand_more
Grid schemes are decorative arrangements dispersed in regular patterns across a robe's surface. They served as a backdrop to the imperial and auspicious imagery on the robe. Patterns such as swastika frets, water chestnut lattices, and stylized floral repeats were popular throughout the nineteenth century. The precision with which these complex designs were created represents one of China's greatest technical achievements in silk embroidery.
Details
- Title
- Manchu Emperor's Semiformal Twelve-symbol Court Robe (chi-fu)
- Role
- Artist
- Dimension
- L.60-1/4 x W.56 in.
- Accession Number
- 42.8.20
- Curator Approved
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