#197 Manchu Lady's Robe

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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MMN Estate Inventory

Entry/Object ID

197 Chinese

Description

Late Qing Dynasty Manchu lady’s robe of rich brown-gold silk, accented with finely woven kesi (kossu) trim in shades of ivory, pale blue, and muted gold. The robe features a rounded neckline, front opening with decorative knotted fastenings, and wide sleeves finished with contrasting ivory silk cuffs embroidered with delicate floral sprays. Intricately patterned kesi borders frame the neckline, front opening, side vents, and hem, incorporating stylized floral and scrolling motifs.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1880

Time Period

Late Qing Dynasty / Early Republic Period

Place

* Untyped Place

China

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Amount Paid

$1,800.00

Date

Feb 12, 1994

Acquired From

Jon Eric Riis

Notes

Last item listed on page 2 of invoice

Disposition

Disposition Method

Gift/Donation

Date Disposed

2026

Transferred/Sold To

AHN

Name/Title

#197 Manchu Lady's Robe