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Imperial Robe
Field Museum
Chicago, United States
Since ancient times, the emperor of China was known as the Son of Heaven, emphasizing his role as a link between the supernatural and human worlds. This silk robe from the Qing (ching) Dynasty (AD 1644-1911) prominently features the two-horned, five-clawed dragon, traditionally used only by the emperor to acknowledge his special status.
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Details
- Title: Imperial Robe
- Location: China
- Type: Artefact
- Contributor: John Weinstein : The Field Museum of Natural History
- Rights: (c) Field Museum of Natural History - CC BY-NC
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