Jade String Pendant for the Royal Ceremonial Costume
Unknown Artist
late 1800s–early 1900s
Medium
Silk: gauze weave and plain weave; jade and beads (2 sizes)
Dimensions
48.9 × 16.8 cm · w. 1.9 cm, l. 34.9 cm
Classification
Garment
Department
Textiles
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
General Income Fund
Accession Number
1918.551.f
Rights
Public Domain
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.