Sep 8, 2015
Sep 8, 2015

Inner Coat for the Royal Ceremonial Costume

Inner Coat for the Royal Ceremonial Costume

청초중단 (靑綃中單)

late 1800s–early 1900s

Part of a set. See all set records

Silk: dyed blue, black, and white; gauze weave

Neck edge to hem: 119.4 cm (47 in.); Across shoulders: 179.1 cm (70 1/2 in.)

General Income Fund 1918.551.a

Location

Description

This is a set of royal ceremonial robe and accessories worn by a high-ranking court official for attending special state ceremonies. The set consists of an inner coat, an outer coat, a skirt, a back apron, a crown, a pair of jade tassels, a tablet, and a belt.

See also
Collection: 
Textiles
Department: 
Textiles
Type of artwork: 
Garment
Credit line: 
General Income Fund

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