Dragon Robe
Unknown Artist
18th century
Medium
Silk
Dimensions
55 in. (139.7 cm)
Classification
Costumes-Woven
Culture & Period
China · Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mr. Stanley Marcus, Neiman-Marcus and Baron W. Langer von Langendorff, Evyan Perfumes, Inc., 1975
Accession Number
1975.411.4
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the imperial splendor of Qing dynasty China with this exquisite *Dragon Robe*, a masterpiece from the Kangxi period (16621722). Crafted the 18th century an unknown artist, this woven costume measures 55 inches139.7 cm) in length, embodying the opulence of one of China's most enduring dynasties. Displayed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Asian Art Department, it was generously gifted in 1975 Mr. Stanley Marcus of Neiman-Marcus, Baron W. Langer von Langendor, and Evyan Perf, Inc. Dragon robes like this were reserved for the emperor and high-ranking officials, symbolizing supreme au...