Embroidery depicting cranes in flight against multicolored clouds holding robed figures, and gold discs against a blue background with gold borders. Embroidery covering the back of a gray ceremonial robe, depicting a tiered building inside a gold circle, surrounded by golden disks, flying cranes, and swirling clouds.

Unknown Maker, Chinese

Daoist Priest's Robe (Jiangyi), Qing Dynasty

Maker

Culture

Chinese

Title

Daoist Priest's Robe (Jiangyi)

Year

Qing Dynasty

Medium

silk, metallic yarn, gilt paper

Materials/Techniques

Dimensions

Center back length: 135.3 cm (53 1/4 inches)

Place

Place Made: China

Type

Credit

Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich

Object Number

55.242

Daoist Priest's Robe (Jiangyi)

Place Made: China

Publications

Exhibition History

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