Chinese Mandarin Robe
Date1890-1909
Object NameRobe
Mediumwoven cotton with silk and lurex metallic threads; silk lining
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsInside Sleeve:65 Cm; Back Length:133.5 Cm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS006853
About MeDragon robes were worn by high ranking men and women as an official uniform at court.
This dragon robe has auspicious symbols emobroidered on it which have been overpainted with decorative detail.
This robe is possibly a theatrical costume.
possibly early 20th Century
19th Century
20th Century
Qing Dynasty, mid - late 19th century
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
Qing Dynasty, mid 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736-1796