Ming Dynasty Yellow Satin Embroidery Eight Groups Double Phoenix Holding Gold Shou Character Pattern Robe

[Ming Yellow Satin Embroidery with Eight Groups of Double Phoenix Embroidery with Gold Shou Pattern Robe]

Ming Yellow Satin Embroidery with Eight Groups of Double Phoenix Embroidery with Gold Shou Pattern Robe, Qing Qianlong, Suzhou Embroidery, sewn during Daoguang Period, with a body length of 145 centimeters and two sleeves with a total length of 177 centimeters. The old collection of the Qing Palace
The formal robe is sewn with bright yellow satin. The train opens from left to right. The entire body is embroidered with a double phoenix holding gold longevity pattern, and the collar, sleeve, and cuff are all embroidered with a ganoderma holding longevity pattern, with a cloud bat pattern between them. The collar and sleeves are adorned with a layer of stone blue satin studded with beads and floral lace, and the outer layer is adorned with a layer of dragon mixed treasure pattern stone blue satin. Under the robe are decorated with sea water and river cliff patterns, with coral, fire beads, Ruyi head, sea beads, Fangsheng, rhinoceros horn, bats, and other decorative patterns, as well as a handwritten “Shou” character, symbolizing “Shoushan Fuhai”. The pattern is symmetrical. Lined in white plain silk
The embroidery of the double phoenix holding gold and longevity characters around the body of the robe is exquisite, using multiple stitches such as flat needles, needle sets, net needles, needle application, needle tying, thread stitching, needle joining, oblique winding needles, and loose needles. Collar edge and longevity are stitched together. The format robe is extremely rich in colors, including 19 colors, such as pink, peach, gouache, moon white, snow gray, lake color, blue, lake green, yellow green, and turmeric. The fade method of three halos and four halos from deep to shallow or from shallow to deep is used, resulting in a natural and distinct gradation of color, which is dazzling
According to records, the auspicious clothing of the Empress of the Qing Dynasty was “determined in the early days of the country. For celebration ceremonies, the crown was crowned with the Eastern Pearl, the dress was bright yellow, autumn fragrance, phoenix, Zhai bird, and five claw dragon inscriptions.”. This formal robe should be taken by the Queen during celebrations and the Thousand Autumn Festival (Queen’s Birthday). The neckline of the robe is tied with a yellow label, and the ink inscription reads, “On January 21st, the 13th year of Daoguang’s reign, Shen Kui handed over a Ming Dynasty yellow satin robe embroidered with eight groups of phoenix and water patterns.” Judging from the characteristics of the embroidery and color setting of the robe, the material should be a tribute from Suzhou during the Qianlong Dynasty of the Qing Dynasty, sewn during the Daoguang period. Its exquisite embroidery, uniform stitches, proper pattern composition, and strong decorative interest make it a masterpiece of Suzhou embroidery during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty.