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Woman's domestic formal robe (pao)
Chinese (Manchu)
Qing dynasty
late 19th century
Object Place: China
Medium/Technique
Silk slit tapestry (kesi) with gold-metallic thread
Dimensions
193 x 148 cm (76 x 58 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift in memory of Natalie Brown (née Dresser), Mrs. John Nicholas Brown, Senior
Accession Number1987.354
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWoman's domestic formal robe (pao), probably worn for lantern festival, in slit tapestry in polychrome silk and gold metallic threads on a jade green silk ground with design of waves and mountain across lower edge surrounded by bats, scepters, swords, swastikas and wheels above which are circular medallions with elaborate lanterns, fish, peonies, and bats; sleeves and neck bands woven with peony, bat and lantern designs on black ground; lined with yellow silk damask.
ProvenanceGift of Mrs. John Nicholas Brown, Sr. to the MFA on June 24, 1987