Semi-formal Court Robe (Jifu), late 1700s. Creator: Unknown

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Semi-formal Court Robe (Jifu), late 1700s. Creator: Unknown

Semi-formal Court Robe (Jifu), late 1700s. The lavishly embroidered motifs of dragons, clouds, waves, and rocks on this robe form a diagram that symbolizes the universe: the lower horizontal band of waves at the hem represents the oceans that surround the earth, while the prism-shaped rocks emerging from the waves at the sides, front, and back of the coat symbolize the earth. The cloud-filled firmament above the waves shows dragons--symbols of imperial authority. During the Qing dynasty, yellow indicated " imperial" and the colours use in garments was reserved for the emperor and his consorts. The emperor would have worn this type of court robe at semi-official meetings at court but not when he performed the official state rituals

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1644 1911 Garment Jiaqing Period Qing Dynasty Silk Satin Weave

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