Emperor's Twelve-Symbol Dragon Robe (longpao)

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Emperor's Twelve-Symbol Dragon Robe (longpao)

China, Late Qing dynasty, circa 1880
Costumes; principal attire (entire body)
Silk and metallic foil-wrapped yarn in tapestry weave (kesi)
Center back length: 52 7/8 in. (134.3 cm)
Gift of the Pasadena Art Museum (62.44)
Not currently on public view