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Robe, dragon
Object type Classification: NM3.2320
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English: Dragon robe, cotton and silk woven damask. Large dark blue robe. Fine silk weave with complete replica of dragon pattern in grey silk damask weave. (Manchu) Cuffs, facing at neck etc in damask weave. Striped arm bands, hoof cuffs. Note- a ch'ao-fu is a formal garment consisting of two parts, an upper hip length riding style coat, and a lower paired overlapping skirt. It was worn only for important sacrificial ceremonies and rituals by members of the Imperial family and high ranking officials. A ch'i-fu (dragon robe) was worn for all other court occasions and official duties. It is a full length, right front, side fastening garment. See Margery Blackman, "Emperor's Court to Village Festival" Otago Museum catalogue, 1998, p.6. (L.J. July 00)
Date Guangxu (1875-1908)-Qing dynasty (1644-1912)-Chinese Dynasty and Reign Periods; Republic of China (1912 - 1949)-Chinese Dynasty and Reign Periods; Pre 1940; 1900; Circa 1975-Circa 1976; Xuangtong (1909-1912)-Qing dynasty (1644-1912)-Chinese Dynasty and Reign Periods
Medium Dressmaking
Dimensions

width: 1440mm
width: 200mm
width: 2220mm
length: 1440mm
depth: 135mm
depth: 520mm
notes: sleeve edge to sleeve edge
notes: neck edge to hem
notes: width at hem
notes: horse hoof cuffs depth
notes: horse hoof cuffs

notes: slit depth
institution QS:P195,Q758657
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12081 (object number)
Place of creation China
Credit line Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, T633
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