Man's Semi-Formal Court Coat

NameCoat

CultureManchu

Date19th century

Place madeChina, East Asia, Asia

MediumSilk floss and metallic thread

Dimensions35 1/2 × 55 in. (90.1702 × 139.7003 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.381

Object numberA.1995.93.381

Collections

The Lloyd Cotsen & Neutrogena Collection

DescriptionThe overall design on both the back and the front is of three dragons. Two more dragons are positioned (one) on each shoulder. The hem has a wave pattern in which peonies float. The rest of the field is covered with clouds, peonies, bats and auspicious symbols; multi-colored silk embroidery and metallic threads on a red silk ground.