明/清 緙絲絳衣|Daoist Robe

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17th century · Silk and metallic thread tapestry weave (kesi) · Asian Art

This dazzling garment would have been worn by Daoist priests during ceremonies. The back of the robe, which is displayed here, depicts five dragons hovering above a primordial landscape of stylized mountains rising from a frothy sea.

Artist

Unknown

Date

17th century

Medium

Silk and metallic thread tapestry weave (kesi)

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Florance Waterbury, 1943