Man's Formal Court Robe (Chaofu)

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Man's Formal Court Robe (Chaofu)

China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), Kangxi reign (1661-1722), 18th century
Costumes; principal attire (entire body)
Silk damask, silk satin with silk and metallic-thread supplementary-weft patterning, silk twill with metallic-thread patterning, metallic-thread embroidery
53 5/8 × 84 in. (136.21 × 213.36 cm)
Gift of the 2017 Collectors Committee (M.2017.175)
Not currently on public view