Woman's Informal Coat with Large Rosettes
Roundels and rosettes have a long history in China, dating back to the seventh century. The embroidered rosettes on this robe are particularly notable for their fine detail. They are on a nearly hidden light-blue background and were set in, not applied to the surface of the garment, which features a subtly contrasting light-golden-yellow background embroidered with flowering branches. Exquisite robes such as this one were often refurbished for succeeding generations. The borders of this coat, for example, are from a later period.
Artwork Details
- Title: Woman's Informal Coat with Large Rosettes
- Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
- Date: 18th century
- Culture: China
- Medium: Silk and metallic thread embroidery on plainweave silk
- Dimensions: Overall: 44 x 52 in. (111.8 x 132.1cm)
- Classification: Costumes-Embroidered
- Credit Line: Seymour Fund, 1963
- Object Number: 63.141
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
More Artwork
A slider containing 5 items.
Press the down key to skip to the last item.
Press the down key to skip to the last item.
China
first half 18th century
Wang Hui
datable to 1698
Leng Mei
18th century
China
18th century
Japan
early 17th century
Related Content
Publications
Books, guides, and catalogues published by The Met.
Free to download
Research Resources
The Met provides unparalleled resources for research and welcomes an international community of students and scholars. The Met's Open Access API is where creators and researchers can connect to the The Met collection. Open Access data and public domain images are available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee.
To request images under copyright and other restrictions, please use this Image Request form.
Feedback
We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please complete and submit this form. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments.