Manchu Empress's Semiformal Court Surcoat (Kunfu) with Five-Clawed Dragon Roundel and Wave Design

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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

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