Taoist priest robe of medium blue satin wit back and shoulders solidly embroidered with couched gold threads. Conventional designs in gold thread and couched twist in colors. Borders of faded brick satin solidly embroidered in couched gold threads and couched twist in colors. Soiled and worn. Jade buckle in front. Lining of coarse blue cotton. Strips of peacock blue silk added to arm border.

Taoist robe, 19th century

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Title
Taoist robe
Role
Artist
Dimension
L.53-3/4 x W.51-1/4 in.
Accession Number
42.8.273
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Taoist priest robe of medium blue satin wit back and shoulders solidly embroidered with couched gold threads. Conventional designs in gold thread and couched twist in colors. Borders of faded brick satin solidly embroidered in couched gold threads and couched twist in colors. Soiled and worn. Jade buckle in front. Lining of coarse blue cotton. Strips of peacock blue silk added to arm border.