Skirt of green k'ossu, the gored side sections bound with black satin and decorated in the lower area with a design of phoenix, peony, bat and the Eternal Sea in shades of blue, green, yellow, red and pink. Main panels have design of seated, five-clawed dragon in gold; flowers, Buddhist symbols, bats, clouds and the Etenrnal sea in shades of blue, green, red, pink, mauve and olive-green. Main panels and bottom bordered with band of black satin embroidered in satin stitch with floral design in shades of blue. Inner border of narrow orange braid. Lining of thin blue silk. K'ossu skirts are said to be rare.

Skirt, 19th century

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The John R. Van Derlip Fundexpand_more  42.8.221

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Title
Skirt
Role
Artist
Dimension
L.34-7/8 in.
Accession Number
42.8.221
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Skirt of green k'ossu, the gored side sections bound with black satin and decorated in the lower area with a design of phoenix, peony, bat and the Eternal Sea in shades of blue, green, yellow, red and pink. Main panels have design of seated, five-clawed dragon in gold; flowers, Buddhist symbols, bats, clouds and the Etenrnal sea in shades of blue, green, red, pink, mauve and olive-green. Main panels and bottom bordered with band of black satin embroidered in satin stitch with floral design in shades of blue. Inner border of narrow orange braid. Lining of thin blue silk. K'ossu skirts are said to be rare.