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Fragment of a man's court robe (jifu)
Chinese
Qing dynasty
last quarter 19th century
Object Place: China
Medium/Technique
Silk slit tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 42 x 34.5 cm (16 9/16 x 13 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number02.348
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFragment of man's court robe (jifu) with design across the bottom are conventional waves and mountains; above this a dragon, bat, peonies and clouds. Colors are various shades of blue, green, yellow, brown, gray and violet. Dragon is woven partly with yellow thread wound with narrow strips of gilded paper.
ProvenanceDenman Waldo Ross Collection; Gift from Denman Waldo Ross to the MFA, June 26, 1902