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Emperor's Jifu (Semiformal Court Robe)

A work made of silk, slit tapestry weave; painted details; upper sleeves: silk, satin weave self-patterned by areas of twill weave; lower sleeves: silk, twill weave; impressed ribs.
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  • A work made of silk, slit tapestry weave; painted details; upper sleeves: silk, satin weave self-patterned by areas of twill weave; lower sleeves: silk, twill weave; impressed ribs.

Date:

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 1825/50

Artist:

Manchu
China

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Culture

Manchu

Title

Emperor's Jifu (Semiformal Court Robe)

Place

China (Object made in:)

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Made 1825–1850

Medium

Silk, slit tapestry weave; painted details; upper sleeves: silk, satin weave self-patterned by areas of twill weave; lower sleeves: silk, twill weave; impressed ribs

Dimensions

151.4 × 199.7 cm (59 5/8 × 78 5/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of the Antiquarian Society

Reference Number

1913.158

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