Qing dynasty

Woman’s Chaogua (Sleeveless Court Surcoat)

清代石青地云龙纹朝褂

The chaogua is the sleeveless, front-opening surcoat worn over a woman’s court robe. Here, on a dark blue ground, ascending dragons occupy front and back above a wave-and-mountain border, the garment narrow at the shoulder and flaring towards the hem.

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Dynasty

Qing dynasty

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Object type

Chaogua (sleeveless court surcoat)

Material

Silk, gold-wrapped thread

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