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Man's semi-formal court robe (jifu)

1875–1900
Object PlaceChina
Medium/TechniqueSilk, satin-weave ground with silk, gold-wrapped thread and gilt paper strip discontinuous supplementary patterning wefts tied down with supplementary warps in twill weave
DimensionsL (Center back): 138.5 cm (54 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Francis B. Lothrop
Accession number47.1045
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceGift of Mr. and Mrs. Francis B. Lothrop to the MFA on May 8, 1947