Theatrical Robe for a Military Role

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

This impressive robe was designed as light military attire for Chinese opera. The white color was often intended for a young general. The powerful, vibrant dragons on this robe help date it to the early eighteenth century.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.

Metropolitan Museum of Art