Coat or Hsia-Pei
Artist
China
Datelate 19th century
MediumCotton, silk, gold thread
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Hon. Mason S. Stone
Object number1934.22.2
DescriptionHan Chinese woman's coat. With inisignia of 9th rank civil official. This quasi-official overcoat is embroidered with the pardise flycatcher square badge of the lowest ninth-rank civil official, dragons, birds, border of striped waves in bright blue, green, red, pink, purple, and gold threads. Fringe is of various colors. Light blue lining is cotton. Side toes, sides open, front closure ties and buttons. Black background. Knotted fringe has gold knots.On View
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