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Woman's Shoe for Bound Feet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woman's Shoe for Bound Feet by unknown. The shoe is angled to the right. The tall red fabric part is 7-8 cm wide and extends 15-16 cm up. The shoe has straps at the top. The body of the shoe is made of fabric with intricate designs. The bottom of the shoe features a floral pattern and the heel is decorated. The heel is 5 cm high and the sole is flat. The top of the shoe is pink and there is a strap at the top. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
19th–20th century
Medium:
Silk, linen, leather, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
444 × 624 px
Museum record:
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