Semi-formal court robe (jifu)
1736-1796
Object PlaceChina
Medium/TechniqueSilk; split tapestry-weave ground with silk and gold-metallic thread, metal buttons
Dimensions147 x 190.8 cm (57 7/8 x 75 1/8 in.)
Credit LineWilliam Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession number11.3985
On View
Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
Collections
NOTES:
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.
1890–1905
fourth quarter of the 18th century
1775–1800
Artist unknown, Japanese
late 17th century
late 19th century