Robe, woman's

Description

Woman's robe of blue silk in tapestry weave (kesi), with design of chrysanthemums and shou characters, lined with yellow silk, in the style favoured by Empress Dowager Cixi, probably autumnal wear for elder woman: China, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century

Museum reference

A.1961.1179

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Robe, woman's

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

Late 19th century

Style / Culture

Qing Dynasty, Chinese (Manchu)

Materials

Silk

Physical description

Tapestry-weave silk with chrysanthemum pattern

Associations

Qing Empress Dowager Cixi, 1835 - 1908

Exhibitions

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