robe of a mandarin (Eth9T)
type: Item
inventory number: Eth9T
is curated member of: FSG Textile Collection
instance of: robe
location: China
fabrication method: weaving
fabrication method: sewing
is shown at: digicult mods 00281757
made from material: silk
has current owner: Foundation Friedenstein Stiftung Gotha
length: 103.4
width: 30
label: Gewand eines Mandarin (Eth9T) @de
description: Transparentes, nachtblaues Herrengewand aus Seide für einen Mandarin. Schnitt in ausgestellter A-Form, kragenloser Rundhals, langer weiter Arm. Verschluss im Vorderteil durch fünf Knöpfe aus Zinn. Eingewebte chinesische Schriftzeichen 'FU' bedeuten Glück. @de
description: A transparent, midnight-blue silk robe for a mandarin [official of the former imperial Chinese civil service]. It features a flared A-line cut, a collarless round neck, and long, wide sleeves. The front is fastened with five pewter buttons. The Chinese character 'FU', meaning good fortune, is woven into the robe.