Manchu Emperors ceremonial twelve-symbol jifu court robe, 1723-1735, L.54-3/4 in., Silk tapestry (kesi), China, 18th century, Eight golden dragons cavort across this imperial robe, while a ninth hides under the front fold of the skirt. These dragons are part of the twelve symbols of imperial authority whose arrangement on the robe was prescribed by official dress edicts put into effect in 1759. The sun, moon, mountain, and constellation emblems are positioned symmetrically around the neckband. The other eight imperial symbolsdragon, ax, cups, flame, bat, grain, pheasant, and waterweedare arranged on the front and back of the robe. Only the top members of the royal familyemperor, empress, empress dowager, and crown princecould wear twelve-symbol robes. A bright yellow dragon robe like this could be worn only by the emperor himself.

Manchu Emperors ceremonial twelve-symbol jifu court robe, 1723-1735, L.54-3/4 in., Silk tapestry (kesi), China, 18th century, Eight golden dragons cavort across this imperial robe, while a ninth hides under the front fold of the skirt. These dragons are part of the twelve symbols of imperial authority whose arrangement on the robe was prescribed by official dress edicts put into effect in 1759. The sun, moon, mountain, and constellation emblems are positioned symmetrically around the neckband. The other eight imperial symbolsdragon, ax, cups, flame, bat, grain, pheasant, and waterweedare arranged on the front and back of the robe. Only the top members of the royal familyemperor, empress, empress dowager, and crown princecould wear twelve-symbol robes. A bright yellow dragon robe like this could be worn only by the emperor himself.

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50.7 x 43.0 cm | 20.0 x 16.9 in (300 dpi)