Uncut Textile Panel for Imperial Robe
Datec.1900
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: silk,satin;royal blue; gold threads;coloured threads
DimensionsOverall (width measurement is from selvage to selvage): 90.5 x 150.5 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineFrom the Rev. Dr. James M. Menzies Collection, Gift of his son, Arthur R. Menzies, Gift of Arthur R. Menzies
Object number2004.009.006
DescriptionRobe panel consists of all sections of robe still uncut and sewn by seams into a tube shape. Robe sections predominantly gold on royal blue satin background. Decorative motifs include stripes on lower half and imperial dragons amid clouds, swirls, flames etc., shou characters within bat roundels, all over waves and rocks, in gold. pink and green threads; (terrestrial diagram)Colour: blue
Status
Not on view
1860 - 1890
