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Theatrical jacket for a court lady

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green silk jacket with wide, short sleeves and a round opening at the top center back. The jacket features a vibrant floral pattern with pink, blue, yellow, and white flowers and vines embroidered on a green background. A black and gold border runs along the edges of the sleeves and the sides. The jacket is displayed on a white rod against a plain gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk thread embroidery on silk satin
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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