Man's surcoat, pufu
Artist
China
Date18th century
MediumTextile
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Robert E. Lewis
Object number1919.1.27
DescriptionDark blue satin with embroiderd medallion on front, back and shoulders. Medallions have the four-clawed Mang dragon. Center opening with loops, no buttons, back slit. Lining of light blue silk. For important court events the law required that the pufu be worn over the semi-formal dragon robe. This robe probably belonged to a prince below the second rank because the imperial medallions have the four-clawed mang dragon. Within medallions: Taoist good luck symbols: bat, the 8 precious things, swstika, flaming pearl. Waves, clouds. Front-facing dragon.On View
Not on viewCollections
mid 19th cent
1847-58
c. 1850
