Minneapolis Institute of Art

Manchu Nobleman's Semiformal Insignia Surcoat (Gunfu)

China

Date: 1736–95
Medium: Silk tapestry (kesi)
Department: Asian Art
Institution: Minneapolis Institute of Art

Members of the nobility wore insignia surcoats over dragon robes during formal court ceremonies. These surcoats were dark, full-length gowns decorated with dragon roundels in accordance with the rank of the owner. Because all four of the upper roundels in this robe have front facing, five-claw dragons with shou roundels above their heads, the coat undoubtedly belonged to an emperor. China, Asia

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