A FORMAL COURT ROBE (CHIFU) FOR AN IMPERIAL DUKE
A FORMAL COURT ROBE (CHIFU) FOR AN IMPERIAL DUKE

QING DYNASTY, CIRCA 1850-60

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A FORMAL COURT ROBE (CHIFU) FOR AN IMPERIAL DUKE
QING DYNASTY, CIRCA 1850-60
embroidered with nine gilt dragons with prominent eyes against a ground with broad, blue cloud bands, the lower sleeves of pleated dark blue silk

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Brown robes are reserved for Imperial dukes, who are usually high ranking military officers.

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