Chinese gentleman's 'kesi' style dragon robe [jifu]
Datec. 1920
Artist
Unidentified Artist
Mediumsilk with embroidery
Dimensions139.7 x 213.36 cm
ClassificationsObject
Object number1996-313
Descriptiondark blue robe with polychromatic weaving, featuring five-toed dragons; multi-coloured striped sleeves and horseshoe shaped cuffs. Metallic threads, dense ground of stylized clouds, longevity roundels about rocks and waves, and flaming pearlCollections
- University of Toronto Collection