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