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Woman's Informal Jacket with Antiquities in Medallions

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black short-sleeved jacket with round neckline and short, straight sleeves. The garment features four large circular medallions with white designs on a black background. The medallions contain antiquities and floral motifs. The bottom hem and sleeves have decorative borders. The garment appears to be zipped up the center front. The background of the image is light gray. The garment is titled "Woman's Informal Jacket with Antiquities in Medallions" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Embroidered gauze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 467 px
Museum record:
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