Dragon Robe
Titles
- Dragon Robe (Chuba)
DateLate 19th- early 20th C.
GeographyChina
MediumSilk, gilt paper-wrapped thread, brass, warp-faced satin weave, twill weave, discontinuous supplementary weft weave, tapestry weave, plain weave, casting
Dimensions177.8 x 141 cm (70 x 55 1/2 in.)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Eileen M. Soong, 2001 (11793.1)
Object number11793.1
DescriptionDragon robe of orange warp-faced satin weave ground with one large five-toed dragon covering each surface front and back. Dragon is blue with supplementary weft gilt paper-wrapped thread floats for scales. Each dragon is surrounded by red and blue cloud motifs, and chases a gold, white, and blue flaming pearl which is surrounded by red and pink flames. At the lower edge is a narrow border of traditional water and rock pattern. Gold and black supplementary weft fret-patterned edging along diagonal closure as well as around neck and wrist openings; also a polychrome tapestry weave strip with dragon and Taoist motifs along closure. Five brass buttons along closure and at throat. Lined with pale green plain weave silk.On View
Not on view
early 19th c.
c. 1750
Late 19th- early 20th C.
early 20th century
early 20th Century
19th C.
Made before 1918
Early 20th C.
Late 19th - early 20th C.
20th century
Late 15th century