Silk Robe once belonging to Empress Elizabeth Puyi
Date1920's
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: silk; coloured silk threads; gold threads;
DimensionsOverall (width: from cuff to cuff across the shoulders): 164 x 128 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LinePurchased with funds from Judith Patt
Object number2011.035.007
Descriptionwoman's light green satin robe with overall multi-coloured embroidered butterflies, gourds, peonies and other flowers; long sleeves have inset yellow sections with embroidery flanked by bands of coral and blue silk; robe opens at the R proper side and has six knotted buttons with matching silk loops in coral; neckline and front opening are of black silk with gold thread embellishments and blue and white embroideries, edged with coral silk; lining is pale yellow silk;Status
Not on view
1860 - 1890
