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Emperor's Twelve-Symbol Dragon RobeQing dynasty, Daoguang period, 1821-1850

Not on view
Chinese silk ceremonial robe displayed flat, with marigold-orange ground densely embroidered with teal clouds, cream dragons, and a striped wave border at the hem

Unknown, Emperor's Twelve-Symbol Dragon Robe, Qing dynasty, Daoguang period, 1821-1850, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Purchased with funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. William M. Carpenter, Helena and Boyd Krout, Mrs. Harry Lenart, Terry and Lionel Bell, John and Leslie Dorman, Beverly J. and Herbert M. Gelfand, Elyse and Stanley Grinstein, Diana Jonsson, Tally and Bill Mingst, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Toeppen, Diane Keith, Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Fair, Leona Palmer, and Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Simms through the 1997 Collectors Committee, and the Costume Council, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Emperor's Twelve-Symbol Dragon Robe
Place Made
China
Date Made
Qing dynasty, Daoguang period, 1821-1850
Medium
Silk and metal thread, tapestry weave (kesi)
Dimensions
Center back length: 59 1/2 in. (151.13 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. William M. Carpenter, Helena and Boyd Krout, Mrs. Harry Lenart, Terry and Lionel Bell, John and Leslie Dorman, Beverly J. and Herbert M. Gelfand, Elyse and Stanley Grinstein, Diana Jonsson, Tally and Bill Mingst, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Toeppen, Diane Keith, Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Fair, Leona Palmer, and Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Simms through the 1997 Collectors Committee, and the Costume Council
Accession Number
AC1997.89.1
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles
Selected Bibliography
  • Beckett, Sister Wendy. Sister Wendy's American Collection, Toby Eady Associates, ed. Harper Collins Publishers, 2000.