明缂丝九龙绛衣
Ming Dynasty Daoist Robe
Medium: Silk and metallic thread tapestry weave (kesi)
The poncho-like jiang yi (绛衣 Daoist ceremonial robe) is worn for particular ceremonies by high-ranking Daoist priests. Boldly tapestry-woven with writhing five-clawed dragons on a red ground clutching a yinyang symbol.The lower band features dragons with trigrams on a golden-yellow ground. The sleeve and neck bands are later replacements. (source)