Woman's Robe

On the body of this robe, there are eight multicolored medallions with three figures in garden settings with rocks, flowers associated with good fortune, and pavilions. These medallions sit among a scattered scheme of butterflies, paired double gourds, and seasonal flowers (chrysanthemum, magnolia, lotus, rose, cassia, and narcissus), all embroidered against a black satin ground. This is a casual decorative scheme, and it is notably combined with much formal pattern on the hem: gold and silver mountains and ocean waves, which are usually seen in more formal imperial robes.