Qing Dynasty Emperor's Navy Surcoat with Dragon Medallions

A Chinese Emperor's Surcoat (Gunfu), Qing Dynasty (1644-1911),…
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A Chinese Emperor's Surcoat (Gunfu), Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the navy satin with four woven kesi Imperial dragon medallions, fastened at waist level with spherical metal buttons and silk loops, the lining a pale blue silk with a subtle monochrome key fret pattern, the arm span measuring 166 cm. Other Notes: the gunfu was a surcoat traditionally worn by the emperor over his court robe. It is usually midnight blue and knee length so that the court robe could be seen below the hemline. The Qing dynasty regulations stipulated its use for ceremonial occasions, though Imperial portraits frequently depict the ruler with this overgarment., reference: for very similar, please refer to the Gunfu in the Imperial robes collection, from the Forbidden city, in the Palace Museum, Beijing, as illustrated in Ming Wilson's, Imperial Chinese robes from the Forbidden city, no. 5, p28, an Imperial Consort's version of the same, originally from a private Australian collection, Christie's from the Linda Wrigglesworth collection, New York, 19 March, 2008, Lot 12

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  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
  • Monochrome / Monochromatic - A painting or drawing finished in a single colour, or in different shades of a single color.
  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

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