Theatrical Costume, "Palace Robe" for the Role of an Imperial Consort

Theatrical Costume, "Palace Robe" for the Role of an Imperial Consort
Theatrical Costume, "Palace Robe" for the Role of an Imperial Consort

Theatrical Costume, "Palace Robe" for the Role of an Imperial Consort

Date19th century
Mediumsilk satin and damask weaves, silk embroidery including couched gold and silver-wrapped threads, applied metal discs and silk tassels
Dimensionsoverall: 52 x 81 in. (132.1 x 205.7 cm)
ClassificationTEXTILES
Credit LineSBMA, Gift of Helen Jahnke from the Collection of Fyle Edberg and Paul Foote
Object number2015.34.1
Subject(s)
  • performance
  • flowers
  • figure
  • boys
  • girls
  • dragon
  • animal
  • bird
  • insect
  • musical instrument
  • mythology
  • bat
  • men
Collection
  • Asian
Sub-Collection(s)
  • Chinese
  • Textile
On View
Not on view
Collections
Orange Skirt
China
1850-1899
Table Frontal
China
early 18th century
Sarcophagus
Roman
270-300 CE
Kingdom Come
Daniel DOUKE
2012
Woman Carrying Leaves
Eugene BERMAN
n.d.
Buddhist Goddess Tara
Nepal
17th-18th century
Woman's Gold Woolen Skirt
China
Qing dynasty, second half of the 19th century
Kosode (small-sleeved robes)
Japan
Meiji period, late 19th century
Santa Barbara Art Museum

Museum Hours

Tues - Sun 11 am - 5 pm
Thurs 11 am - 8 pm
Closed Mondays and holidays
» see complete schedule

Visit Us

Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1130 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
» view map

Connect

Find SBMA on