Embroidered Dragon Robe (long pao)
DateQing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Geographic OriginChina
MediumSilk, gold
DimensionsHeight: 59 in. (149.9 cm)
Width (full sleeve length with cuffs): 74 1/2 in. (189.2 cm)
Width (sleeve length without cuffs): 68 in. (172.7 cm)
Width (under arms): 26 in. (66 cm)
Width (at hem): 44 in. (111.8 cm)
Width (full sleeve length with cuffs): 74 1/2 in. (189.2 cm)
Width (sleeve length without cuffs): 68 in. (172.7 cm)
Width (under arms): 26 in. (66 cm)
Width (at hem): 44 in. (111.8 cm)
Credit LinePurchase 1956 John J. O'Neill Bequest Fund
Object number56.49
On View
Not on viewObject NameRobe
ProvenanceRoland KoscherakExhibition History"Ming to Modern: Elevating the Everyday in Chinese Art", Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey (September 18, 2013 - February 2, 2014).Our online collection is a work in progress. It reflects only a portion of the entire collection and the ongoing work conducted over the course of our 115-year history. The objects presented may contain offensive racial, gender, sexual, religious, and other language and imagery, and their records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas and analyses. We are actively working to address these issues, and we welcome your feedback as we strive to improve our data and our practices. Please email us at registrar@newarkmuseumart.org if you have comments or information to share.
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