Lady’s magenta satin armor embroidered with golden net pattern
Guangxu’s reign (1875–1908)
Length 134.5 cm; Full length 188 cm; Chest width 46 cm; Waist width 87 cm; Lower hem: 50 cm
Lower piece–
Waist length: 92 cm; Width: 95 cm; Full length: 79 cm
This female armor features a high collar plus large lapel, and is lined with pink cloth. The sides are decorated with embroidered satin ribbons, while the lower part is attached with tassels of colored thread.
Red satin official costume embroidered with multi-colored cloud and golden dragon in the sea
Qianlong’s reign (1736–1795)
Length: 137.7 cm; Full length: 229.4 cm; Waist width: 66.2 cm; Lower hem: 93.2 cm
The official ceremonial robe is used exclusively for the ruling class. This particular robe is worn by actors portraying the Heavenly Official in Tiao Jiaguan and Tianguan Cifu, the former being the prelude to an important performance.
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