Royal Alberta Museum: Virtual Exhibits - Rise of the Black Dragon - Photo

October 9 1999 - January 9 2000

Ceremonial robe

[Ceremonial robe]

A Qing Dynasty ceremonial robe used in summer. The robe is made of satin embroidered with nine colourful five-clawed dragons appearing among floating clouds, sea waves and rocks.

Source: Photo CD 6307 1072 0767, Image # 079.
Courtesy of the Provincial Museum of Heilongjiang.

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