清早期 刺繡百蝠紋女吉服袍|Woman’s ceremonial robe
Unknown Artist
first half 18th century
Medium
Silk and metallic thread embroidery on silk satin
Dimensions
54 x 75 in. (137.2 x 190.5 cm)
Classification
Costumes-Embroidered
Culture & Period
China · Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Anonymous Gift, 1943
Accession Number
43.119
Tags
Art Historical Context
This stunning woman’s ceremonial robe, crafted in the first half of the 18 century during the early Qing dynasty (1644–1911), exemplifies the opulent textile arts of imperial China. Made of luxurious silk satin embroidered with silk and metallic threads, the robe measures an impressive 54 x 75 inches, designed to drape elegantly over the body in formal settings. Adorned with a pattern of a hundred bats—known as *bǎi fú* in Chinese—this garment was reserved for joyous occasions like weddings or festivals, reflecting the elite status of its wearer. In Chinese culture, bats are powerful symbols ...