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Woman's domestic semi-formal robe (pao)
Chinese (Manchu)
Qing dynasty
late 19th century
Object Place: China
Medium/Technique
Silk slilt tapestry (kesi) in silk and gold-wrapped thread, ink
Dimensions
Overall: 134.6 x 114.9 cm (53 CB x 45 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number21.191
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionManchu woman's semi-formal domestic robe (pao) of red silk tapestry with design of Chinese character for long life (10,000 years) in gold-wrapped thread and narcissus (New Year) in blue, white and yellow silk; trimmed in white silk satin with design of cranes, bats and clouds in blue, white, green and red silk and gold-wrapped thread.
This style of robe was favored by Dowager Empress Cixi for informal court wear.
This style of robe was favored by Dowager Empress Cixi for informal court wear.
ProvenanceWilliam Sturgis Bigelow Collection; gift of William Sturgis Bigelow to the MFA on March 3, 1921