Details
A kesi long pao of apricot silk
woven with eight dragon roundels, first half of the 19th century (lower sleeves and cuffs missing, buttons removed and replaced, damages)
See Colour Plate 4
woven with eight dragon roundels, first half of the 19th century (lower sleeves and cuffs missing, buttons removed and replaced, damages)
See Colour Plate 4
Further details
This type of formal court robe is thought to have been restricted to the use of the Empress.