Prince's Surcoat Converted into a Panel
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: silk, black; silk thread; gold thread; metallic thread
DimensionsOverall: 122.5 x 62.5 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineCollection of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Object number1981.193.001
DescriptionPart of a pu-fu (over robe or coat) shoulder-torso area resewn into a panel backed with turquoise blue silk, navy blue silk background with 4 dragon insignia medallions; 2 of the 12 imperial symbols, the sun (cock) & moon (hare) are present indicating a ranking prince's garment; other symbols are present on the medallions, ie: auspicious symbols; bats.Status
Not on view