Skirt
Artist
MANCHU
Datelate 19th century
MediumTextile
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Misses Eva and Marguerite Jones
Object number1947.16
DescriptionChinese (Manchu) married woman's summer skirt, worn over trousers. The skirt is made of black gauze, embroidered in blue, yellow, purple and white, in a sea and wane pattern, above which are 5 clawed dragon and injured dragon reaching for the flaming pearl. At top clouds. Border of blue brocade, embroidered in gold thread, tapestry pattern, seered and endless knot. Buddhist symbols, wheel, conch shell, and bat for happiness or riches. This type skirt not made since Manchu Dynasty 1644-1912. Letter in donor file.On View
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