Robe for a Statue of Buddha

NameRobe

CultureBuddhist

DateMing Dynasty, 1368-1644

Place madeChina, East Asia, Asia

MediumSilk, metallic thread, mother of pearl

Dimensions50 1/2 × 67 in. (128.2703 × 170.1803 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.389

Object numberA.1995.93.389

Collections

The Lloyd Cotsen & Neutrogena Collection

DescriptionA rare statue robe of near circular form. The red ground embroidered with phoenix and dragons amongst flowers and foliage, the eyes made of mother of pearl plaques; colors are predominately reds, gold; made of silk, metallic thread, mother of pearl.