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Outer Coat

Outer coat of deep blue satin embroidered with large peony blossoms, plum blossoms and moth butterflies in shades of red and blue. Border of rolling waves scattered with bats, swastikas, clouds, coral and precious symbols in shades of blue and large peonies in red. Cuffs of medium blue satin embroidered with flower vases and Taoist emblems, and banded with embroidered deep blue satin. Collar band of latter, Lining of yellow silk. The wide sleves indicate a woman's coat. Chiefly satin and knot stitch.

Date
Chia-ch'ing period, 1796-1820
In our collection
since February the 20th, 2014 up to now
Dimensions
L.44-1/2 in.
Location
Not on View
Medium
silk
Price
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Composition
cadmium89%
copper11%