Man's semi-formal court robe (jifu)

1775–1800

Object PlaceChina

Medium/TechniqueSilk satin-weave ground embroidered with silk and couched gold wrapped threads

Dimensions144.5 x 207 cm (56 7/8 x 81 1/2 in.)

Credit LineGift of Marco Pallis

Accession numberRES.50.40

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ClassificationsCostumes

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ProvenanceLent by Marco Pallis, July 3, 1940; gift of Marco Pallis to the MFA in 1950

mid-19th century

late 19th century

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late 19th century

late 19th century

late 19th century

late 19th century

late 19th century

19th century

last quarter 18th century

1880–90