Accession Number
2005.5.7
Title
Yellow Silk Dragon Robe for Empress or Imperial Consort
Alternate TitleJifu, or semi-formal court robe, for an imperial consort, first style
Category
clothing
Object Type
robe
Artist
unknown
Date Made
1723 - 1750
Place Made
China
Culture
Chinese
Period
Qing 18th century
Materials
yellow silk satin embroidered with silk and metal-wrapped threads
Materials Glossary
Embroidery
View Materials Glossary Details »Measurements
overall: 140.4 cm x 177.9 cm; neck to hem: 140.4 cm; cuff to cuff: x 177.9 cm
Description
A yellow silk satin robe embroidered with metal-wrapped threads and multi-coloured silk floss. The nine dragon design contains three dragons on the front and back of the robe, one on either shoulder, and a symbolic…
A yellow silk satin robe embroidered with metal-wrapped threads and multi-coloured silk floss. The nine dragon design contains three dragons on the front and back of the robe, one on either shoulder, and a symbolic ninth dragon hidden under the flap inside the robe.The robe opens on the wearer's right side and is fastened with small brass buttons and brocade loops. There are side vents on the robe skirt. Black silk satin sleeves are bordered by embroidered sleeve bands and horse hoof cuffs. The embroidered trim around the neckline, cuffs, and sleeve bands is edged by a narrow gray and gold metal-wrapped thread brocade trim. The bottom hem has angled standing water waves that are capped with ruyi-shaped waves. The lining is a pale blue silk damask fabric with an abstract floral design. As outlined in the Huangchao liqi tushi, the ranks of imperial women were distinguished by their wardrobe, including the colour of their garments.
Credit Line
Gift of Sandy and Cécile Mactaggart
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"2005.5.7 - Yellow Silk Dragon Robe for Empress or Imperial Consort, Mactaggart Art Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/21-19229. Accessed 31 Aug. 2024.
Publications
AuthorVollmer, John and Jacqueline Simcox
TitleEmblems of Empire: Selections from the Mactaggart Art Collection
Publication Date2009
Pages323
AuthorVollmer, John E.
TitleDressed to Rule: 18th Century Court Attire in the Mactaggart Art Collection