Chinese Robes from
The Kent State University
Museum's Collection

By Erin Harvan
Art Museum Internship, Spring 2001
Kent State University Museum
  
The Cuff and Sleeve

The cuff of the robe is approximately 5" wide. On the front it is fairly plain with a 3.5" band of white. Up along the sleeve is a 1.5" decorative band that is similar to the band that runs along the bottom portion of the robe. The back of the cuff is embroidered with a landscape scene and, most interesting, is the male figure in a boat paddling throughout the landscape. He is smiling, wearing a blue robe with yellow bands and two gold bracelets.

 

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