Manchu Man's Semiformal Court Coat (Jifu) with Five-Clawed Dragon, Cloud and Wave Design

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Title

Manchu Man's Semiformal Court Coat (Jifu) with Five-Clawed Dragon, Cloud and Wave Design

Culture

Chinese

Style/period

Qing dynasty (1644-1912)

Date

1825-1875

Material

Silk tapestry weave (kesi) patterned with multicolored silk and gold-wrapped thread with selected painted details

Measurements

H. 56-7/8 x W. 92-1/2 inches (H. 144.4 x W. 235.0 cm) overall

Identifier

MWCH45:85

Description

Full-length garment, front overlap closing to right, fastened with five loop and gilt-metal ball toggle buttons and one knotted-cord toggle button inside front flap, 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

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