Manchu Empress's Semiformal Court Surcoat (Kunfu) with Five-Clawed Dragon Roundel and Wave Design
Item
Title
Manchu Empress's Semiformal Court Surcoat (Kunfu) with Five-Clawed Dragon Roundel and Wave Design
Culture
Chinese
Style/period
Qing dynasty (1644-1912)
Date
1875-1900
Material
Dark blue silk tapestry weave (kesi) patterned with multicolored silk and gold- and silver-wrapped thread and silk floss with embroidery and selected painted details
Measurements
H. 58-7/16 x W. 69-11/16 inches (H. 148.4 x W. 177.0 cm) overall
Identifier
MWCH45:40
Description
Full-lenth garment, center front opening, fastend with four loop and gilt-metal ball toggle buttons, long sleeves, back vent
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