Manchu Emperor's Semiformal Twelve-Symbol Court Robe, 19th century, 54-1/4' L, Embroidered satin, China, 19th century, The designs on this robe depict the Twelve Symbols signifying authority and power. They include the sun, moon, constellation, rock, fu (the Chinese character for happiness), dragon, axe head, pheasant, water plant, sacrificial vessels, flame, and garden

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