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Woman's semi-formal court robe (jifu)
Chinese
Qing dynasty
1880–90
Object Place: China
Medium/Technique
Silk twill-weave ground with silk embroidery and gold-metallic thread couching
Dimensions
H: 146 cm (57 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. John G. Hopkins
Accession Number61.151
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CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWoman's semi-formal court robe (jifu) in orange silk twill ground embroidered with polychrome silk and gold-metallic thread in satin stitch and couching. Patterned with clouds, nine five-clawed dragons and the twelve imperial symbols. Neck and cuff edges with blue silk embroidered in silk and gold-metallic thread. Gold silk lining. Lacks bands of decoration on orange of sleeves. Sleeves cut wide in the style of the Dowager Empress Cixi's court.
ProvenanceGift of Mr. John G. Hopkins to the MFA on February 8, 1961