Manchu woman's semi-formal robe (<i>jifu</i>) of red silk satin embroidered in coloured floss silks. The embroidery is in satin and pekin knot stitch and shows eight large roundels (<i>batuan</i>) containing flowers (peonies and chrysanthemums). Single flower sprays and large butterflies are also scattered on the ground. The hem of the garment is embroidered with three-peaked mountains emerging from waves.
The robe is full length and fastens on the right side with four loops. It has long and wide sleeves and wide horse hoof cuffs (<i>matixiu</i>). The neck, front flap and <i>matixiu</i> cuffs are trimmed with a dark blue silk band embroidered in multi coloured floss silks with flowers.
The robe has a blue silk plain weave lining.Woman's semi-formal robe of embroidered silk satin, China, mid 19th centuryCf. T.209-1948 is almost identical but on a green ground.