Longpao

Description

Longpao (dragon robe) of blue and aubergine silk, with horse-hoof cuffs showing Manchu influence, part of a man's court outfit: China, Qing Dynasty, late 18th, early 19th century AD

Museum reference

A.1973.8

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Longpao, Dragon robe

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

19th century

Style / Culture

Qing Dynasty, Chinese (Manchu)

Materials

Silk

Physical description

Ultramarine blue silk with lower part of sleeves in ribbed aubergine silk

Exhibitions

• Looking East: The Lady Ivy Wu Gallery (29 Jul 2011 - 08 Jun 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland