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Small robe, possibly for a statue, with a tiny rounded neckline and asymmetrical closure, with yellow silk ties at the neck and side; side openings are edged with bright blue silk. In yellow silk tapestry weave, kesi, with metallic gold dragons on the front, back, shoulders and sleeves. The ground is filled with clouds motifs in blue and green; flaming pearls, bats, and other auspicious symbols. A

  • Crédito: Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund
  • Derechos: CC0

Términos

Medium
Medium: silk, metallic Technique: plain weave with discontinuous wefts (slit tapestry) Label: silk and metallic slit tapestry (kesi)
Genre
costume & accessories Robe for a statue edanmdm