Robe

Robe

19th century Manchu man's full length blue official's garment fastened with 4 loops and metal gold ball buttons. Tapered horseshoe cuffs. Silk k'o-ssu construction (woven design not embroidered) decorated with nine 5-toed gold dragons mountains waves clouds scattered bats and fishes. At center is a lotus blossom. Five more gold dragons at neck band. DAMAGE: Condition is fair stain on lower "mountain" border sleeves worn and frayed with holes. On cuff the gold couching is deteriorating and missing from right cuff.

1991.031.003