Description
Longpao (dragon robe) of gold silk satin, embroidered in coloured silk with some of the Twelve Symbols of Imperial Authority: China, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century AD
Museum reference
A.1982.772
Collection
World Culture
Object name
Longpao, Dragon robe
Production information
China, East Asia
Date
Late 19th century
Style / Culture
Qing Dynasty, Chinese (Manchu)
Materials
Silk satin, Silk
Physical description
Gold silk satin embroidered in coloured silks
Exhibitions
Looking East: The Lady Ivy Wu Gallery (29 Jul 2011 - 08 Jun 2014)
National Museum of Scotland