Manchu Man's Semiformal Court Coat (Jifu) with Five-Clawed Dragon, Auspicious Symbol, Cloud and Wave Design
Item
Title
Manchu Man's Semiformal Court Coat (Jifu) with Five-Clawed Dragon, Auspicious Symbol, Cloud and Wave Design
Culture
Chinese
Style/period
Qing dynasty (1644-1912)
Date
1875-1900
Material
"Blue silk tapestry weave (kesi) with multicolored silk and silver- and gold-wrapped thread and selected painted details"
Measurements
H. 60-3/8 x W. 77-15/16 inches (H. 153.3 x W. 198.0 cm) overall
Identifier
MWCH45:31
Description
Full-length garment, front overlap closing to right, fastened with five loop and knotted-cord toggle buttons, tapered sleeves ending with flared cuffs, front and back vents.
Source
Murray Warner Collection of Oriental Art
Repository
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Institution
University of Oregon
Type
Image
Format
image/jpeg
Rights
Rights Reserved - Free Access
Rights Holder
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art