Woman's Robe with "Longevity" Medallions

19th century

Not on view

This robe, when worn with a matching dark blue coat (also in the Museum's collection), would have been appropriate formal wear for the wife of a nobleman or official on auspicious occasions such as birthdays. Each of the medallions combines the character for longevity (shou) with a pair of swastikas (wan), denoting ten thousand years.

Artwork Details

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Exhibition History

Title: Woman's Robe with "Longevity" Medallions
Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Date: 19th century
Culture: China
Medium: Silk and metallic thread tapestry (kesi)
Dimensions: Overall: 56 1/2 x 57 in. (143.5 x 144.8 cm)
Classification: Costumes-Tapestries
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1944
Object Number: 44.79.4
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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