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Dragon robe: T.85-1977

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Made of five panels of k'o-ssu with a slit at back and front. Blue ground with a great variety of colours with some gold metallic thread. Four large dragons, five-clawed and full faced on upper robe, four smaller dragons in profile below with ninth dragon under front flap of robe. Brocaded narrow band around lapels and cuffs. Smaller motifs, numerous lucky symbols, and wide band of waves extending from hemline.

Legal notes

Given by Mrs. Soame Jenyns, in accordance with the wishes of her late husband, Soame Jenyns

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1977-03-08) by Jenyns, Soame, Mrs.

School or Style

Chinese

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.85-1977
Primary reference Number: 190456
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 13 December 2012 Updated: Tuesday 17 October 2017 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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