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Theatrical skirt with designs from Buddhist jewelry

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green skirt with designs from Buddhist jewelry by an unknown artist, titled Theatrical skirt. The skirt is knee-length, made of green fabric with a tan waistband and a pleated design. The skirt features intricate embroidery in red, blue, yellow, and white, depicting various patterns and symbols, including flowers, geometric shapes, and motifs resembling Buddhist jewelry. A brown patterned border is visible at the bottom of the skirt. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk and metallic-thread embroidery on silk satin, brocade borders
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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