Daoist Robe (Jiang yi), Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 17th century, China, Silk and metallic thread tapestry weave (kesi), Overall: 54 3/4 x 65 3/4 in. (139.1 x 167 cm), Costumes-Tapestries, The poncho-like jiang yi is worn for particular ceremonies by high-ranking Daoist priests. Boldly tapestry-woven with writhing five-clawed dragons (long) on a red ground clutching a yin and yang symbol, this jiang yi's lower band features dragons with trigrams on a golden-yellow ground
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Daoist Robe, Jiang yi, Ming dynasty, 1368–1644, 17th century, China, Silk, metallic thread tapestry weave, kesi, Overall, 54 3/4 x 65 3/4, 139.1 167 cm, Costumes-Tapestries, poncho, jiang, worn, particular ceremonies, high-ranking Daoist, priests, Boldly tapestry-woven, writhing five-clawed, dragons, long, red ground, clutching, yin, yang symbol, lower band, features, trigrams, golden-yellow
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