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Man's semi-formal court robe (jifu)
Chinese
Qing dynasty, Qianlong
early 18th century
Object Place: China
Medium/Technique
Silk tapestry with silk and gold-metallic thread, ink
Dimensions
152.1 x 191.8 cm (59 7/8 x 75 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number11.3983
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionMan's semi-formal court robe (jifu) with design of water and mountain along the bottom, above which are nine five-clawed dragons and clouds on a yellow silk tapestry ground; neckband and cuffs are of dark blue silk tapestry with dragons clouds and waves; lined with light blue silk damask; collar attached at later date.
ProvenanceBy 1911, purchased by William Sturgis Bigelow (b. 1850 - d. 1926), Boston [see note 1]; 1911, gift of Bigelow to the MFA. (Accession Date: August 3, 1911)
NOTES:
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.
NOTES:
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.