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
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China
19th-early 20th century