Imperial Court Robe, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 17th century, China, Silk and metallic thread tapestry (kesi), Overall: 56 x 74 in. (142.2 x 188 cm), Costumes-Tapestries, On this robe, woven from threads of silk and gold, five-clawed dragons (long), clouds, and flaming jewels appear against a rich blue ground above waves and mountains. Scattered among the dragons are variants of the Chinese character shou (longevity), making this robe an especially appropriate garment for birthday celebrations
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Imperial Court Robe, Qing dynasty, 1644–1911, 17th century, China, Silk, metallic thread tapestry, kesi, Overall, 56 x 74, 142.2 188 cm, Costumes-Tapestries, robe, woven, threads, silk, gold, five-clawed dragons, long, clouds, flaming jewels, rich blue ground, waves, mountains, Scattered, dragons, variants, Chinese character, shou, longevity, appropriate garment, birthday celebrations
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