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Theatrical skirt with grapevines

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Theatrical skirt with grapevines by an unknown artist. The skirt is knee-length, cream-colored with smocking at the top and a grapevine print. The grapevine print features blue grapes, green leaves, and brown vines. A reddish-brown band with a paisley pattern borders the bottom of the skirt. The top of the skirt has a tan fabric strip with two small tan ties 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
Museum record:
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