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
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cadmium 89% copper 11%