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Short Informal Jacket

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Short Informal Jacket by Met Museum, rectangular garment with short sleeves, round neckline and keyhole opening at top, asymmetrical hem, large circular medallions with various motifs on a light-colored background, smaller birds and floral motifs throughout; border with intricate designs around medallions and edges.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 472 px
Museum record:
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