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Man's semi-formal court robe (jifu)
Chinese
Qing dynasty
late 19th century
Object Place: China
Medium/Technique
Silk gauze embroidered with silk and couched with gold-wrapped thread
Dimensions
Height x width: 52 1/2 x 77 in. (133.4 x 195.6 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss M. Goodnow
Accession Number46.361
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionMan's semi-formal summer court robe (jifu) in blue silk gauze with design in couched gold-wrapped thread of dragons, clouds, waves and Buddhist symbols; sleeves with repeating narrow bands of gold couching on a black silk gauze ground and horse-shoe cuffs with design of dragons and clouds in gold couching; side front opening with gold knotted button and loop closure.
ProvenanceGift from Miss M. Goodnow to the MFA, April 1, 1946