CHINESE
Chinese lady's coat
(Ao)
(early 20th century)

Medium
silk gauze, silk, silk and metallic thread, metal

Measurements
92.7 cm (centre back) 50.7 cm (sleeve length)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by Mrs Goding, 1971

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
China

Accession Number
AS30-1971

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
Garment of brown fine fabric with elaborate triangular yoke and edging. Brown gauze, edging embroidered with auspicious symbols, bats, pearls, butterflies, flowers.

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CHINESE
Chinese lady's coat
(Ao)
(early 20th century)