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Daoist Priest’s Robe, 20th Century Yao culture; probably Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Chi…
Daoist Priest's Robe
Daoist Priest’s Robe, 20th Century Yao culture; probably Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Chi…
Daoist Priest’s Robe, 20th Century Yao culture; probably Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China Cotton and silk; 44 1/4 × 34 1/2 in. 2016.13.28 Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Long Shung and Anne Shih

Daoist Priest's Robe

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-principal attire (upper body)
Culture Yao
Date20th Century
Made AtChina
MediumCotton and silk
Dimensions44 1/4 × 34 1/2 in. (112.4 × 87.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Long Shung and Anne Shih
Object number2016.13.28
DescriptionThis is a vest for a Daoist priest. It is heavily embroidered with dragons descending from heaven and other religious imagery. The Daoist hierarchical order is embroidered on the back.
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