dance-dress; dance-costume; religious/ritual equipment BM-As1906-1226.24

Period:Unknown Production date:19thC
Materials:silk, gold, cotton,
Technique:brocaded, damask, plain weave,
Subjects:buddhism
Dimensions:Length: 147 centimetres Width: 172.50 centimetres (across arms)

Description:
A monk / lama dancer’s dress; large, triangular-shaped sleeves. Made from dark blue brocaded silk cloth patterned with dragons, clouds and seascape; orange silk brocaded cloth at sleeve ends [11.5 cms wide]; includes gold metal-wrapped cloth and gold metal strip. The mid-blue damask bodice is covered in floral patterns and Buddhist symbols. Pleated at hip. Lined with coarse red tabby cotton cloth; sleeve edges lined with blue tabby cotton cloth.
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Comments:British & Medieval Register, v. , p.88; B&M Extracts (1903-1921), pp.90-94; Temporary Register (1861-1921), p.117. Majority of collection is in Oriental Department at 1996.In set with As1906,1226.25 See: http://tibet.prm.ox.ac.uk/