Accession Number
2004.19.1.1.62
Title
Album Leaf from Illustrations of Costumes from the Qianlong Court
Alternate TitleChaoguan, or formal court hat for winter
Category
albums
Object Type
album leaf
Artist
unknown
Date Made
ca. 1759
Place Made
China
Culture
Chinese
Period
Qing 18th century
Materials
ink; silk; paper
Measurements
sheet: 42.2 cm x 40.8 cm; image: 18.3 cm x 8.4 cm
Description
This album leaf is part of a section of the illustrations of costumes from the Qianlong court, Huangchao liqi tushi (“The Regulations for the Ceremonial Paraphernalia of the [Qing] Dynasty”). In total there are 34…
This album leaf is part of a section of the illustrations of costumes from the Qianlong court, Huangchao liqi tushi (“The Regulations for the Ceremonial Paraphernalia of the [Qing] Dynasty”). In total there are 34 folios that depict costumes appropriate for the Empress Dowager or Empress to wear at the imperial court along with short descriptive captions. This is the left leaf of one folio (attached to 2004.19.1.63) depicting one side of a formal court crown.
Inscriptions and Colophons
On the reverse of the piece "(6)" is handwritten in pencil on the upper right corner.
Credit Line
Gift of Sandy and Cécile Mactaggart
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"2004.19.1.1.62 - Album Leaf from Illustrations of Costumes from the Qianlong Court, Mactaggart Art Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/21-20271. Accessed 04 Oct. 2024.