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robe, dragon, man's

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  • Other Name

    ch'ang fu (Chinese)

    dragon robe (English)

  • Description

    dragon robe, man's informal, ch'ang-fu, red silk robe with dark blue borders, embroidery and applied gold thread, lighter blue lining, design of medallions.

    "Robe - possibly theatrical robe, man;s, Manchu style (due to side opening) Circular medallions contain Chinese Unicorns (one male one female) other symbols include lucky knots, duble happy's and fungi (symbolising immortality)

  • Place
    China
  • Accession Date
    Unknown
  • Other Id

    T705 (textile)

  • Department

    Applied Arts and Design

robe, man's, ch'ang-fu

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