Manchu Man's Semiformal Court Coat (Jifu) with Five-Clawed Dragon and Wave Design
Item
Title
Manchu Man's Semiformal Court Coat (Jifu) with Five-Clawed Dragon and Wave Design
Culture
Chinese
Style/period
Qing dynasty (1644-1912)
Date
1850-1875
Material
Blue silk gauze embroidered with multicolored silk floss and couched with gold-wrapped thread and silk cord
Measurements
H. 53-11/16 x W. 81-1/2 inches (H. 136.4 x W. 207.0 cm) overall
Identifier
MWCH45:9
Description
Full-length garment, front overlap closing to right, fastened with five loop and gilt-metal ball toggle buttons with one knotted-cord toggle button under front flap, tapered sleeves ending with flared cuffs, front and back vents. Blue silk gauze embroidered with multicolored silk and gold-wrapped thread. Old measurement: 51 x 82; l: 134 cm, L 51" x W 82"
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