Mandarin robe from Manchu Dynasty

Mandarin robe

CHINESE ITEMS
CHINA
Before 1912
textile
overall: 52 3/4 x 74 1/2 in.

Mandarin robe of the Manchu Dynasty (1644-1912) for a horseman. It is identified by split to permit riding a horse, horse hoof sleeves and cuffs which turn back when wearer shoots an arrow. Garment is of solt blue silk patterned, lined in plain blue.


1958.646

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