http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/765973/resize%3Aformat%3DfullSemi-formal court robe (jifu)1736-1796Silk; split tapestry-weave ground with silk and gold-metallic thread, metal buttonsEmperor's semi-formal court robe (jifu) with horse-shoe cuffs and side opening with round metal buttons and design of waves and mountain across the bottom, nine five-clawed dragons clutching pearls of wisdom, Chinese characters for longevity and twelve Imperial symbols on a yellow silk tapestry ground with interlocking swastika pattern; neck facing and cuffs of dark blue tapestry with dragons, clouds and waves; lined with blue silk damask.Costumes147.0000000000 Centimeterhttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/9597/rdf