Robe of medium green k'ossu with nine 5-clawed dragons in gold, those in profile grasping the Heavenly Jewel. In the ground are loose clouds, longevity characters, bats and Buddhist emblems in shades of blue, pink, red, yellow, olive green and in gold. Conventional border with straight slanting stribpes; tight clouds; rolling waves in which appear Buddhist symbols, and symbols of the Eight Precious Things. Below border on sleeve a wide deep cuff of black k'ossu with body designs. Collar band of same; both edged with brown and gold brocade. Robe slit at sides and lined with thin yellow silk. Probably a woman's robe.

Dragon Robe, 1851-1874

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Title
Dragon Robe
Role
Artist
Dimension
L.53-3/8 in.
Accession Number
42.8.68
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Robe of medium green k'ossu with nine 5-clawed dragons in gold, those in profile grasping the Heavenly Jewel. In the ground are loose clouds, longevity characters, bats and Buddhist emblems in shades of blue, pink, red, yellow, olive green and in gold. Conventional border with straight slanting stribpes; tight clouds; rolling waves in which appear Buddhist symbols, and symbols of the Eight Precious Things. Below border on sleeve a wide deep cuff of black k'ossu with body designs. Collar band of same; both edged with brown and gold brocade. Robe slit at sides and lined with thin yellow silk. Probably a woman's robe.