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Theatrical jacket with designs from Buddhist jewelry

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Theatrical jacket with designs from Buddhist jewelry, Chinese. Green silk jacket with wide sleeves and a triangular collar. The jacket is predominantly green with a reddish-brown trim and accents. The trim is visible on the edges of the sleeves, hem, and down the front. The jacket features intricate embroidery in orange, red, blue, and purple. The embroidery includes floral patterns and other designs. The front of the jacket has a central panel with symmetrical patterns on either side. The background of the image is light 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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