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early 18th century · Silk and metallic thread embroidery on plain-weave silk · Asian Art

The roundels on this robe show garden rocks with flowers, fruit, and auspicious elements such as the endless knot and bats ( fu, a homophone with the word for good fortune). At the lower edge of the garment, two pairs of Chinese lions gambol with beribboned balls in a flower-filled garden setting.

Artist

Unknown

Date

early 18th century

Medium

Silk and metallic thread embroidery on plain-weave silk

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. Lee R. Steiner, 1965