Nine-dragon imperial robe
Dateca. 1900
Maker
Chinese
Label TextThe blue color and five claws of the dragons on this jifu (semiformal court coat) indicate that it likely belonged to a Manchu prince or an official of Rank 1 or 2, at the top of the court hierarchy.
Object number2019.1
Provenance{Unknown antique store}, Washington, D.C.; purchased by Thomas Ebrey, Seattle, Washington, 1994; to Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, Washington, 2019
Photo CreditPhoto: Jueqian Fang
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Boundless: Stories of Asian Art, Feb. 8, 2020 - ongoing [on view July 16 - Dec. 5, 2021].
Credit LineGift of Patricia and Thomas Ebrey
Dimensions65 x 75 in. (165.1 x 190.5 cm)
MediumSilk slit tapestry (kesi) and gold thread
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