Back Apron for the Royal Ceremonial Robe
Unknown Artist
late 1800s–early 1900s
Medium
red pile weave, wool or silk, embroidered with silk (polychromatic); red silk, gauze weave; white silk, gauze weave; green silk fringe; metal ring embellishments
Dimensions
73 × 69.2 cm
Classification
Garment
Department
Textiles
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
General Income Fund
Accession Number
1918.551.d
About this artwork
This is a set of royal ceremonial robe and accessories worn by a high-ranking court official for attending special state ceremonies. The set consists of an inner coat, an outer coat, a skirt, a back apron, a crown, a pair of jade tassels, a tablet, and a belt.