Taoist priest robe of black satin embroidered in couched gold threads and couched twist in colors. On the back conventional Taoist motives and large medallions with Buddhist symbols. On shoulders, large, trailing sprays of lotus. On the front the Yang and Yin symbol. Borders of Buddhist emblems and lotus, edged with Greek key meander in couched yellow twist. Lining of leaf green satin with scattered leaf and flower design.

Daoist priest’s robe (jiangyi), 1662-1722

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The John R. Van Derlip Fundexpand_more  42.8.297

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Cloth for this type of ritual Daoist garment is often black, red, green, yellow, or white (the five symbolic colors of the universe), and the embroidered decoration is done in gold metal-wrapped thread. This robe has the “cosmic diagram” on the back and yin-yang symbols in front.

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Taoist Robes (#815)
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Title
Daoist priest’s robe (jiangyi)
Role
Artist
Dimension
L.54-1/4 x W.48-7/8 in.
Accession Number
42.8.297
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Taoist priest robe of black satin embroidered in couched gold threads and couched twist in colors. On the back conventional Taoist motives and large medallions with Buddhist symbols. On shoulders, large, trailing sprays of lotus. On the front the Yang and Yin symbol. Borders of Buddhist emblems and lotus, edged with Greek key meander in couched yellow twist. Lining of leaf green satin with scattered leaf and flower design.