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Women's Vest

Sleevless robe of deep blue satin embroidered in satin stitch with large moth butterflies in shades of blue, pink and yellow. Border of floral medallions in blue, set off from body by a band of multicolored brocade with floral branches, phoenix, butterflies, etc. Some couched, laid and knot stitch. Lining of thin chartreuse yellow silk. Cf 42.8.67 for similar butterfly motif but in k'ossu.

Date
19th century
In our collection
since August the 16th, 2012 up to now
Dimensions
L.53-7/8 in.
Location
Not on View
Medium
silk
Price
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Composition
copper13%
atium7%
zinc5%
cadmium50%
iron16%
oxygen9%