Period:Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Date:18th century
Culture:China
Medium:Silk embroidery on silk gauze
Dimensions:Overall: 55 x 45 1/2 in. (139.7 x 115.6 cm)
Classification:Costumes-Embroidered
Credit Line:Gift of Ellen Barker, 1934
Accession Number:34.117.1
The lightweight gauze foundation cloth and the pattern of lotus flowers with butterflies indicate that this robe was meant to be worn in summer.