Uncut Textile Panel for Imperial Robe
Datec.1900
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: silk gauze, dark blue; gold threads
DimensionsOverall (width measurement is from selvage to selvage): 153 x 152 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineFrom the Rev. Dr. James M. Menzies Collection, Gift of his son, Arthur R. Menzies
Object number2004.009.007
DescriptionSummer robe panel consists of all sections of robe still uncut and sewn by seams into a tube shape. Robe sections are predominantly gold on dark blue background. Decorative motifs include large imperial dragons, stripes, and cloud-like shapes, dragon crests, etc. (terrestrial diagram)Colour: dark blue
Status
Not on view
1840 - 1860
1800 - 1825
1880 - 1900
1900 - 1920
