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Lady's Short Jacket

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green short jacket with wide sleeves and a curved bottom hem. The jacket features a floral pattern with blue, red, yellow, and orange designs on a light green background. A decorative border at the bottom edge has a black base with white and light blue designs, surrounded by a gold border. A small decorative piece is at the top center of the jacket's neckline. The jacket is titled "Lady's Short Jacket".

Artwork details

Date:
mid-19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 420 px
Museum record:
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