Taoist priest robe of embroidered black satin. All-over tendril background of couched gold threads. Conventional Taoist motives, Buddhist symbols, bats, clouds, etc., in couched gold medallions * are figures of the Eight Immortals, chilin, bear, and various birds in colored satin stitch. On front border are phoenix medallions, white tiger, etc. All borders edged with Greek key meander in couched yellow twist. Lining of yellow satin of dragon medallion design. A magnificent example. *late additions

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

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The “cosmic diagram” on the back of this robe is surrounded by six gold medallions with figures of the Eight Immortals (legendary beings), a qilin (an imaginary animal), and a bear. Interspersed among them are red symbols representing three of Daoism’s five sacred mountains.

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Title
Daoist priest’s robe (jiangyi)
Role
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Dimension
L.58-5/8 x W.51-5/8 in.
Accession Number
42.8.296
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Taoist priest robe of embroidered black satin. All-over tendril background of couched gold threads. Conventional Taoist motives, Buddhist symbols, bats, clouds, etc., in couched gold medallions * are figures of the Eight Immortals, chilin, bear, and various birds in colored satin stitch. On front border are phoenix medallions, white tiger, etc. All borders edged with Greek key meander in couched yellow twist. Lining of yellow satin of dragon medallion design. A magnificent example. *late additions