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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; 43 × 34 in. 2016.13.32 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
Dimensions43 × 34 in. (109.2 × 86.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Long Shung and Anne Shih
Object number2016.13.32
DescriptionThis is a robe 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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