Silk. Tapestry weave (kesi) in polychrome silks and two shades of gold-wrapped thread with some painted details.
Nine five-clawed dragons each pursuing a flaming pearl provide the main decoration; in addition various lucky symbols. Along the hem of the robe Mt. Sumeru, the Buddhist Sacred Mountain, rises from the sea on which float some of the Eight Precious Objects.
Given by Dr. Sydney Smith, St. Catherine's College
Method of acquisition: Given (1977-06-05) by Smith, Sydney, Dr
18th Century-19th Century, Early#
Circa
1700
CE
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Circa
1849
CE
Accession number: T.3-1978
Primary reference Number: 190490
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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