Longpao

Description

Longpao (dragon robe) of gold silk satin, embroidered in coloured silk with some of the Twelve Symbols of Imperial Authority: China, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century AD

Museum reference

A.1982.772

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Longpao, Dragon robe

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

Late 19th century

Style / Culture

Qing Dynasty, Chinese (Manchu)

Materials

Silk satin, Silk

Physical description

Gold silk satin embroidered in coloured silks

Exhibitions

• Looking East: The Lady Ivy Wu Gallery (29 Jul 2011 - 08 Jun 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland