Minneapolis Institute of Art

Robe

China

Date

c. 1900

Medium

Silk, cotton

Department

Asian Art

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

The exact role of this garment is unclear, but its colorful nature and lack of religious decoration suggest it may have been intended for a female character at a special occasion. In fact, as the collar is wider and more elaborate than more traditional collars on women’s robes at the time, the character wearing it may have been Tibetan or connected to Tibet in some way. China, Asia

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