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Empress robe of blue satin, attributed to Cixi, embroiderd with lily bulbs in shades of grey, pale blue-green and golden yellow. Happy Augury(?) signs alternate with lily bulbs over all. Wide border of black embroidered with same motifs around bottom, opening and cuffs of robe. — Manchu Woman's Unofficial Informal Court Robe, 1875-1908
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Taoist priest robe of black satin embroidered in couched gold threads and couched twist in colors. On the back conventional Taoist motives and large medallions with Buddhist symbols. On shoulders, large, trailing sprays of lotus. On the front the Yang and Yin symbol. Borders of Buddhist emblems and lotus, edged with Greek key meander in couched yellow twist. Lining of leaf green satin with scattered leaf and flower design. — Daoist priest’s robe (jiangyi), 1662-1722
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Panel, small, of faded red satin made from two pieces, the upper acting as valance. Both embroidered in satin stitch and couched laid work in colored silks, and in both pieces the embroidery is unfinished. Both pieces edged with much worn blue and black brocade surmounted with narrow blue and white braid and gold and blue gimp. Lining and heading of pale yellow China silk, pieced. Probably used on small altar or shrine — Table Frontal, 19th century
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Taoist priest robe of embroidered tea-leaf green satin. On the back conventional Taoist motives, large medallions with Buddhist symbols, bats, and butterflies; lotus blossoms and good luck symbols in couched gold threads, and couched twist in colors. On the front two sacred pagodas. Borders of black satin with dragons, Buddhist and other symbols, and clouds in couched gold threads and couched twist in colors. Lining of heavy gold tribute silk of good luck symbol design. — Daoist priest’s robe (jiangyi), 1662-1722
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Banner--war flag?--of embroidered white satin with elaborately shaped and scrolled lower border. Design of five-clawed dragons in gold; clouds, Heavenly Jewel, etc in colored silks. Companion to 42.8.283. Lining of thin cerise silk. Note these said to have belonged to Tzu Hui. — Manchu Military Banner of the White Banner Regiment, 19th century
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Sleeveless coat of blue-black satin embroidered in satin, knot, couched, and outline stitch in shades of blue, green, yellow, red, purple, cerise, olive-green. Three 5-clawed dragons in gold. Applied on breast and in middle back a mandarin square with a crane and Buddhist symbols, indicating rank of the wearer's husband. Body of coat has clouds, double-peach, phoenix, and bats. Conventional border, but with stripes barely visible. Rolling waves scattered with blossoms and symbols. Border of yellow and silver brocade. Collar band simulated by couched gold thread. Lining of thin pink silk. Fringed bottom. — Woman's Official Vest with Insignia Square, 19th century
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Hanging, large, of embroidered blue black satin. Central panel contains a long inscription. In the wide border figures of the Eight Immortals, cranes, bats and various symbols in couched gold thread and colors. A birthday hanging presented to a couple on their 80th birthday. Lining of coarse blue cotton. Former Classification: Textiles - Tapestry — Presentation Hanging for an Eightieth Birthday, 1887
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Hanging of embroidered imperial yellow satin with an upper valance of brocaded red satin. The central design of the lower portion shows the Yin and Yang symbol emerging from a lotus flower. In the field on either side are large lotus blossoms and trailing branches. The colors include shades of blue, green, coral, mulberry, pink, yellow and tan. Chiefly satin stitch and couching. The brocaded valance carries a row of hanging lanterns with mystic symbol pendants in shades of brown and tan. Around the edge, and separating valance from main field is a band of black satin embroidered with running floral pattern in shades of blue. Lining of yellow cotton. NoteA.P. thinks brocade may be later than early 18th century. — Frontal for a Buddhist altar, late 19th century
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Costume, Imperial 12-Symbol Robe — Manchu Emperor's Semiformal Twelve-Symbol Court Robe, 19th century
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Sleevless coat of blue-black satin embroidered in satin, couched and outline stitch. Three 5-clawed dragons in gold. In field loose clouds, bats, and cranes in shades of blue, green, red, pink and olive-green. Conventional border with symbols. Applied on breast and center back a mandarin square with crane and Buddhist symbols in couched and satin stitch in silk and metal threads. The sun indicated by roundel of coral beads. Border of gold brocade, shaped at bottom of front panels. Collar band simulated by couched gold threads. Fringed bottom; lining of faded pink silk. — Woman's Quasi-Official Vest with Insignia Square, 19th century
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Needlepoint representing the god of Longevity and Eight Immortals. Former Classification: Textiles - Tapestry — Needlepoint representing the god of Longevity and Eight Immortals, 1735-1796
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Woman's Elevated Shoes, late XIX c., silk, cotton, embroidery — Pair of Manchu Woman's Elevated Shoes, late 19th century
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Hanging, red satin, embroidered — Presentation Banner for a Birthday, 1849
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Bed Cover of embroidered black satin. Design of birds and flowers in shades of blue, green, pink, peach. etc. in satin, laid and knot stitch. Good quality Canton work. Tasselled fringe border of black silk twist. Thin white, silk lining. Embroidered silk. — Furniture cover or hanging, late 19th century
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Child's garment without sleeves made of yellow satin embroidered in satin stitch with roses, leaves and butterflies. Finished with three added borders and lined with silk. Fastened on shoulder with two buttons and at the side with silk ties. — Child's Garment, 19th century
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Coat of embroidered staw-colored satin. Design of floral sprays and large canopied lantern with long life character. Double sleeve bands of embroidered yellow and embroidered white satin. Collar band and border on bottom and sides of black satin embroidered with flowers. Colors pink, mauve, blue, green, red and orange. Chiefly satin and outline stitch.Wide sleeves. Lining of yellow satin. — Chinese Woman's Unofficial Informal Robe, 20th century
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Large Hanging of brick-colored satin embroidered with five-clawed dragons and Buddhist smbols in gold; clouds, bats, and Eternal Sea in satin stitch in colors. At each end a large fish rising from the waves sends out a spray of some substance from which emerges a small temple. Hanging made up of gored strips. Lining of yellow cotton. — Table cover, late 19th century
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yellow ground; central dragon design surrounded by eight others facing inward; embroidered with floral design between dragons; mirror image from side to side — Cushion Cover, early 19th century
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Altar frontal of pale brick-colored k'ossu. In the center of the lower section a large, seated four-clawed dragon in dull gold with a longevity character in the curve of its tail. Loose, fat clouds and bats in shades of green, blue, yellow and tan. Below, the waves of the Eternal Sea with Taoist symbols. Above, in the valance section set off from main field by a band of dark blue and gold brocade, are three pale brick-colored medallions on an apple green k'ossu ground. In the end medallions two slender dragons of K'ang Hsi type; in central medallion the two dragons are spearated by a longevity symbol. Surrounding the medallions, bats and fat clouds in shades of blue, brown, yellow, and tan. All-around applied border of two-fold dark blue and gold brocade. Lining of steel gray satin damask. Note dragon's face and tail have been restored by applying sections of finer, later k'ossu. A.P. says Faded and poor quality, but still I think K'ang Hsi. — Altar Frontal, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
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Skirt of red k'ossu weave, the side sections gored, bound with black satin, and decorated in the lower area with phoenix, cloud, and Eternal Sea motif in shades of blue, green, yellow, apricot, mauve, and pink. Main panels have a seated five-clawed dragon in gold thread; bats, clouds, Buddhist symbols, and Eternal Sea in the same colors used in side sections. Main panels and bottom bordered with a band of black satin embroidered with Buddhist symbols in shades of blue and edged iwth band of medium blue satin. Lining of faded pink diapered silk. — Skirt, 19th century
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Skirt made up of colored silks of cloud pattern yellow, dark blue, apricot, white, red, light blue, grey, etc.; accordion-pleated in sigle sections. Main panels of brick red color with applique design of sage with flowers embroidered in couched gold threads and colored silks. Triple, shaped border of black satin embroidered in blue; white silk and pale blue silk braid with floral design in colors. Same triple border at bottom of skirt. Panels lined with green silk of diaper pattern. — Skirt, 19th century
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Child's coat of greenish-brown silk of brocaded design embroidered in satin stitch with an all-over design of loose, thin clouds and cranes in shades of blue, green, and white. Cuffs, bottom,a nd opening banded with black satin embroidered with peony design in blues. A band of the same is applied around body of coat at waistline. Short collar band of black satin embroidered with floral design in blue and gold. Two ties of the greenish silk attached to coat at waist. Lining of faded orange gauze. — Chinese Child's Unofficial Informal Robe, 19th century
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Imperial top coat of midnight blue twilled silk embroidered with eight large medallions in which five-clawed dragons in gold couched work and satin stitch, surrounded by long life characters, bats with the double peach, and tight cloud forms against a meander fretwork in gold. At bottom of medallion, in area representing the sea and earth, a swastika, loop and stem stitch used. Wide border of slanting straight stripes topped with cloud forms and curling waves. All in shades of blue and white, in which appear swastikas and Taoist emblems ing old and silver threads. Wide cuffs with bands of embroidery repeating body designs. Coat open down a straight front, slit up back, and lined with thin yellow silk. — Imperial Top Coat, 19th century
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Valance shaped, of faded rust-red, K'ossu bordered by a dark blue band carrying sprays of various flowers. In the field, five five-clawed dragons, three in gold and two in pale blue, pursue the heavenly jewel among lossely drawn clouds and bats. At the base of the side panels, slanting wavy stripes scattered with jui-type clouds and rolling billows. Spray, jewels and artemesia leaf emerge from waves. Across the top of the valance a broad band of bluish-green K;ossu carrying large sparys of peonies flanked by phoenix in flight. Dominant colors are rust, blue, brown, cream and deep peach. K'ossu closely woven. Lining of tan cotton. — Door hanging, 1662-1722
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Imperial orange satin robe embroidered with nine gold five-clawed dragons, and double-peach and bat motifs in rose, blue, henna, green, etc. satin stitch. — Dragon Robe, 1736-1795
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Emperor's gold satin brocade audience robe with broad design representing the Universe; nine five-clawed dragons. — Manchu Woman's Semiformal Court Robe, early 18th century
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Manchu Woman's Semiformal Twelve-Symbol Court Robe, Kangxi period, 1662-1722

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Robe of green kesi with all-over design of peonies, orchids, plum blossoms and butterflies. Sleeves and collar banded with black k'esi of bat design. Cuffs of white satin embroidered wit flower sprays. Trimming the kesi band of clooar and opening is a band of floral brocade braid which is shaped into a scrolled line at under arm opening/ Inferior k'ossu with much painted detail. Robe slit at sides and lined with pink silk. — Manchu Woman's Unofficial Informal Robe, Guangxu period, 1875-1908
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Picture hanging of embroidered gold-colored satin. the design represents a landscape in which wide-branching floral trees grow from a low hill. Two birds perch on the branches. In the lower foreground grow branches of pine, and to the right is a mountain. Embroidery in very fine satin stitch in shades of blue pink, green, pale tan, light rust, and eggshell. Border of Yellow satin brocaded in colors and gold of dragon-medallion and cloud design. At upper right of picture is a four-character inscription embroidered in blue silk. Lining of mustard yellow raw silk. Former Classification: Textiles - Tapestry — Picture Hanging, 1662-1722
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Dragon Robe, Jiaqing period, 1796-1820

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Manchu Prince's Semiformal Court Robe, Yongzheng period, 1723-1735

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Pictorial Panel, 18th century

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Court Robe with Dragons, 19th century

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Manchu Military Officer's Ceremonial Armor, late 19th century

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Picture Hanging, 18th century

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