A work made of silk, slit tapestry weave; painted details; upper sleeves: silk, satin weave self-patterned by areas of twill weave; lower sleeves: silk, twill weave; impressed ribs.

Emperor's Jifu (Semiformal Court Robe)

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 1825/50

Manchu China

China

Silk, slit tapestry weave; painted details; upper sleeves: silk, satin weave self-patterned by areas of twill weave; lower sleeves: silk, twill weave; impressed ribs

Textiles

Silk Road Chicago