Daoist Priest’s “Robe of Descent” (jiangyi) with Design of Cosmic Diagram, Seven Dragon Medallions, and the Eight Trigrams

Culture: Chinese
Dynasty: Qing dynasty, 1644–1911
Period: Guangxu period, 1875–1908
Date: late 19th century
Material: Embroidered silk with silk and metallic threads, and coral beads
made in: China, Asia
Classification: Costume & clothing, textiles
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 57 1/2 x 63 in. (146 x 160 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Malcolm Elliot
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 296:1955

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