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Woman’s coat with crane medallions

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black woman's coat with crane medallions. Short sleeves. Round neckline. Two rows of three large circular medallions, each with a white center containing a crane and surrounded by colorful floral patterns. The bottom of the coat features a wave design above a multicolored diagonal striped pattern.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk tapestry (kesi)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 452 px
Museum record:
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