Coat or puzi
Artist
China
Date1900-1911
Mediumsilk, paint
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. R.H. Holcomb
Object number1970.18.22
DescriptionShort coat with court insignia badges. Puzi. Dark blue gauze with medallion design. Front opening, side slits, reverse applique of scrollwork in yellow-green at side vents. Gold braid trip. Two self-buttons at top, one frog closure. Two ties. Square insignia badge on front and on back. "Hsich-chai" (mis-termed unicorn court censor's emblem. Square tapestry woven with painted details. One on front divided. Cosmic landscape setting with precious things., sceptor, fan, red disk. Fish and snail in waves; borders, swatiska. Bats and clouds in the sky. Sleeve bands of blue embroidered with ladies in a garden should be removed.On View
Not on viewCollections
c. 1944
1900-1920