Chinese dragon robe

Chinese Workshop1726 - 1800

Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas
Madrid, Spain

This robe is known as Dragon robe for the dragons embroidered. These animals were associated with the Imperial family and court. The robe is a silk yellow satin embroderied with metal threads and silk, depicting severals motifs as 5-clawed dragons, bats and clouds.

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Details

Title: Chinese dragon robe
Creator: Chinese Workshop
Creator Nationality: Chinese
Date Created: 1726 - 1800
Physical Dimensions: w215 x h147 cm (Complete)
Original Tittle: Chi fu
Type: Textile
Rights: Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas. Ministerio de Educación Cultura y Deportes. España, Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte. España
External Link: CERES

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