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Dragon costume

anonymous · c. 1800 - c. 1899 · embroidering; metal thread; gold (metal); silk

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

This costume was part of court dress during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) and intended for summer wear. It is embroidered with nine five-clawed dragons on the chest, back, shoulders and hips. The ninth dragon is hidden on the inside. The other decoration is also symmetrical, symbolizing the harmony of the universe.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

Subjects

mantle

Credit lineDragon costume. c. 1800 - c. 1899. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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