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China Blue Satin Semi-Formal Robe Silk tapestry, 19th Century Qing Dynasty 56 x 82 in. Gift of Mrs. Jeanne D. Lissaur 1954: 52 Detail Detail Detail Detail

Ji fu means "auspicious robe." Manchu officials wore such semi-formal court coats for daily court activities. This robe, decorated with nine, four-clawed dragons, would have belonged to someone below the rank of a second-degree prince.

The robe was worn with a belt around the waist. From the belt many accessories were meant to hang like pendants–thumb-ring bags, survival kits, fan cases, etc.

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