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Panel from a statue robe
Chinese
Qing dynasty; Kangxi period
17th century
Object Place: China
Medium/Technique
Silk satin brocaded with silk, metallic thread and peacock thread
Dimensions
Height x width: 60 1/4 x 11 in. (153 x 27.9 cm)
Credit Line
Otis Norcross Fund
Accession Number47.371b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionCoat, yellow silk ground brocaded with dragons, clouds, sacred jewels, waves, Isles of Blessed, Buddhist symbols and character Shou in gold, blue, green, yellow, tan and brown. Scales and claws of large central dragon brocaded with peacock feathers. Mounted in panel form.
ProvenancePurchased by the MFA, April 10, 1947