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Manchu Woman's Shoe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Manchu Woman's Shoe by unknown artist depicts a shoe on a white stand. The shoe is predominantly dark brown with a floral design featuring blue, pink, and white flowers and green leaves. A thin green and gold line runs along the top and bottom of the floral design. A pink fabric band is visible on the inside of the shoe. A multicolored tassel hangs from the left side. The shoe is displayed on a white stand with a wide base that tapers towards the top. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium
Silk, wood (?)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 315 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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