Manchu Nobleman's Semiformal Insignia Surcoat (Gunfu), 1736-1795, in., Silk tapestry (kesi), China, 18th century, Members of the nobility wore insignia surcoats over dragon robes during formal court ceremonies. These surcoats were dark, full-length gowns decorated with dragon roundels in accordance with the rank of the owner. Because all four of the upper roundels in this robe have front facing, five-claw dragons with shou roundels above their heads, the coat undoubtedly belonged to an emperor

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