Extra Large Chinese Old hand embroidery dragons Costume long robe.
Fine Qing Chinese Embroidered Dragon Robe.
In Chinese opera, the theatrical mangfu is the highest of formal, ceremonial robe worn by performers in the roles of emperors, princes, officials (ministers for specific occasions, such as court audience), and generals.
When decorated with flying dragon patterns, the robe is typically also decorated with patterns of waves and mountain peaks. There are also strict regulations on the colors used in the theatrical mangfu; the colors are divided into "upper five colors" and "lower five colors", minghuang (bright yellow) color is exclusively reserved for imperial usage other colors included: red.
DIMENSIONS: Height: 68 inch / 172 cm
Length:75 inch / 190,5 cm
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