Theatrical robe with eight trigrams
This robe features symbols used in Daoist divination, including a black and white roundel (taiji) on the front and back, and eight sets of black trigrams (bagua). A theatrical garment like this was generally worn to play a strategist with magic power. It was used, for example, by an actor playing Zhuge Liang (181–234) from the play Yangping Pass.
On view during Rotation 1 of exhibition from June 25, 2016 through January 13, 2017.
On view during Rotation 1 of exhibition from June 25, 2016 through January 13, 2017.
Artwork Details
- 清 白緞彩繡八卦衣
- Title: Theatrical robe with eight trigrams
- Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
- Date: late 19th century
- Culture: China
- Medium: Silk and metallic thread embroidery on silk satin
- Dimensions: Length: 62 in. (157.5 cm)
- Classification: Main dress-Menswear
- Credit Line: Gift of Miss Ida E. Fischer, in memory of Viola Canman Fischer, 1944
- Object Number: C.I.44.106.2
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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