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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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