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Both sides inscribed with very small text in black and red; short sides are selvedge edges

Cheat's Handkerchief, c. 1860

China

G217

One of a pair of Imperial prayer banners in imperial yellow k'ossu made up of one wide and two narrow strips attached to a gilded bronze plaque with two dragon heads. The central strip, terminating in slit shaped ends finished with wedge-shaped plaques of gilded bronze, is formed of blue-black k'ossu with an inscription in gold characters mounted in yellow k'ossu, which has a design of the Eternal Sea, slender, five-clawed dragons, bats, and clouds in shades of blue, green, violet, crimson, and pink. The side strips suspended from shaped gilt bronze plaques incised with scrollscarry the same dragon and cloud design and terminate in three narrow strips of blue k'ossu with meander fret in gold. The strips are attached to the yellow band by three gilt bronze fungus heads, which are repeated on ends of blue strips. Lining of egg-shell silk of medallion design. These banners are said to have flanked the Emperor's private alter in the Temple of the Forbidden City. Of superb quality and condition. See Harris label for translation of inscriptions.

Altar Banner, Yongzhong period (1723-1735)

China

G218

Throne seat cover of blue k'ossu with the same floral and emblem design as 42.8.238, except for double peach here seen in panel. Central panel oblong instead of shaped; border wider and no boxed border. Painted details. Lining of yellow satin with cloud pattern. Inscription on back.

Throne Seat Cover, c. 1800

China

G210

One of a pair of Imperial prayer banners in imperial yellow k'ossu made up of one wide and two narrow strips attached to a gilded bronze plaque with two dragon heads. The central strip, terminating in slit shaped ends finished with wedge-shaped plaques of gilded bronze, is formed of blue-black k'ossu with an inscription in gold characters mounted in yellow k'ossu, which has a design of the Eternal Sea, slender, five-clawed dragons, bats, and clouds in shades of blue, green, violet, crimson, and pink. The side strips suspended from shaped gilt bronze plaques incised with scrollscarry the same dragon and cloud design and terminate in three narrow strips of blue k'ossu with meander fret in gold. The strips are attached to the yellow band by three gilt bronze fungus heads, which are repeated on ends of blue strips. Lining of egg-shell silk of medallion design. These banners are said to have flanked the Emperor's private alter in the Temple of the Forbidden City. Of superb quality and condition. See Harris label for translation of inscriptions.

Imperial Altar Banner, Yongzhong period (1723-1735)

China

G218

Needlepoint representing the god of Longevity and Eight Immortals. Former Classification: Textiles - Tapestry

Needlepoint representing the god of Longevity and Eight Immortals, 1735-1796

China

G217

Brocaded panel of polychrome design with small groups of figures around a central Buddha; mountains in background. Framed by dark purple and gold brocade, possibly Japanese. Note similarity to Tibetan painting; Tibetan-type altar hanging probably executed by Chinese artisans. Former Classification: Textiles - Tapestry

The monk Hva Shang, early 19th century

China

G212

Shinto priest's robe (kariginu), 19th century

Unknown Japanese

G220

Snuff Bottle in shape of tree trunk with carved figure at base and frogs in relief on trunk and on stopper; embroidered silk standard. Spoon missing.

Snuff Bottle, 1875-1925

China

G216

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.

Bed Cover, 19th century

China

G217

ten strips sewn together; alternating strips of solid purple and blue and white gingham woven with purple geometric designs including bars, squares, diamonds and arrows; backed with white netting

Woman's wrapper, late 19th century

Yoruba

G240

rectangular, off white weaving; solid weave along top, wound columns at center, and separated vertical segments along bottom

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Marne, 1974

Sheila Hicks

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blue and cream-colored woven silk cord with fringed ends

Festival braided cord (kumihimo), early 20th century

Unknown

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silk panel; tree in orange silk applique at top center; scattered blue flowers with gold threading that outlines flowers; sections of blue and white striped curving areas at bottom, in center and at top corners

Fragment from a kosode, late 18th-early 19th century

Unknown

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corte in yellow silk with a roughly sewn seam joining; green lines across top and bottom as well as alternate vertically; green, red and muted brown geometirc embroidered shapes intermixed with green lines

Corte, 20th century

Guatemala

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Taoist priest robe of embroidered black satin. All-over tendril background of couched gold threads. Conventional Taoist motives, Buddhist symbols, bats, clouds, etc., in couched gold medallions * are figures of the Eight Immortals, chilin, bear, and various birds in colored satin stitch. On front border are phoenix medallions, white tiger, etc. All borders edged with Greek key meander in couched yellow twist. Lining of yellow satin of dragon medallion design. A magnificent example. *late additions

Daoist priest’s robe (jiangyi), Kangxi Period, 1662-1722

China

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Throne back cover of imperial yellow k'ossu. In the center of the field a large longevity charater of dark blue, flanked by two five-clawed dragons in gold. Below, the Eternal Sea with symbols of the Eight Precious Things in the waves. In the field above are loosely drawn clouds. Border of fretwork diaper in medium and light blue, with 104 variations in gold of the longevity character. At upper center of border, a round medallion of the yellow k'ossu containing a five-clawed dragon in gold. Exceptionally deep boxed border with five-clawed dragons, clouds, and at front ends, the Eternal Sea motif. Cf. treatment of waves with C.112, 114 and other k'ang Hsi robes. Lining of deep gold-colored satin damask of medallion design.

Throne Back Cover, c. 1800

China

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crinkled white silk with 3 vertical bands of red at center and 2 bands of red on each salvage edges

Shirt, 1920-1930

Turkey

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pink and white plaid sheer; 2 panels with lace border, machine hemed

Ceremonial Bed Sheet, 1910

Turkey

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velvet

Cushion Cover, c. 1950

Syria

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3 panels seamed with embroidery stitches; stripes, green, red, white, orange, black

Sash, 19th century

Syria

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Open sides and long sleeves; ties at neck; white body with red ties, colar and lining; sleeves striped in red, white, pink, yellow, orange and blue

Wedding robe, late 19th-early 20th century

Unknown Korean

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silk kimono and vest; blue and white alternating bands; printed carp design at right angle to bands; yellow lining

(Boy's Kimono), 1868-1912

Unknown Japanese

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silk padded kimono; brown and white alternating bands, feathered appearance between bands; printed falcon designs with black pole and purple tie repeated throughout

Boy's robe with tethered hawks, 19th-20th century

Unknown Japanese

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Embroidery on tan brocade, black and blue trim

Woman's Skirt, Date Unknown

China

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Kimono, no dance, fox girl; heavy black silk with bright flower and figure designs. Lined with scarlet silk.

Noh costume, 19th century

Unknown Japanese

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Cover of yellow brocade with a silver sheen resulting from silver threads in the weft. Patterned with black fret design and peonies outlined in black. Finished with aborder of green satin brocade and lined with cotton material.

Panel, 19th century

China

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sari, black silk. Widfe woven border of palmettes at one end and narrow border on both sides

Sari, 19th century

India

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Large scarf or head shawl; ground woven with diamond-shaped designs in gold, forming diaper pattern. Deep border of small geometrical designs headed by formalized leaf and flower designs in gold. Meagre red fringe. Eight darns in cerise silk.

Large scarf, 19th century

India

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embroidered silk, brocaded

Collar, 1821-1850

China

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Two panels which unbutton into separate parts; pink silk with small overall stitched-down pleats; trimmed with tan and yellow floral ribbon, blue silk embroidered with flowers and moths and light blue silk; partially lined with green

Skirt, late 19th century

China

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top 3/4 solid indigo field; lover 1/2 divided by two distinct bands, bottom band of small white diamonds within a square alternating with a red and white larger diamond pattern; top band of red, yellow, green, blue and wite smaller bands

Woman's skirt, 20th century

Miao

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Robe of Ivory Silk embroidered with lower border of crested waves above which are bold floral and butterfly medallions and floral sprays; various shades of blue, green, yellow and salmon; sleeves similar but with more brilliant coloring on black ground; Pekin.

Robe, 1736-1795

China

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blue and gold with black and gold bands on arms, dragons throughout; 3 buttons front upper right

Manchu Man's Semiformal Court Robe (jifu), late 19th century

China

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sheer dark blue silk decorated with woven medallions over salmon-colored silk with woven dots and flowers; white collar

Man’s robe, 19th century

Unknown Korean

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Skirt of Chinese Tapestry, green background with a design of dragons, birds, flowers, waves etc. on the panels; trimming of black satin bands.

Skirt, 19th century

China

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Coat of mouse-colored satin brocaded with large round medallions, floral sprays, and at the bottom with wave pattern. Slit openings at side and back, Lined with light blue silk.

Medallion Robe, 19th century

China

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Square, shaped Collar of embroidered white brocaded silk. The design includes lotus and peony flowers and leaves, Buddhist, Daoist and other symbols, and landscape scenes, all done in the Peking Knot stitch in shades of blue, red, green, pink, yellow, brown, grey and tan. Border of black satin piped with blue. Lining of rose silk with figured ground. Soiled, and lining faded.

Square shaped Collar, 19th century

China

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Imperial theratrical robe for a warrior; crimson velvet with panels of imported European brocade.

Theatrical Robe, 1662-1722

China

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Buddhist priest robe of K'ang Hsi blue k'ossu with gored end. Mnay five-clawed dragons in gold, those in the border having th symbolic universe design below. The small squares representing Buddha's mendicant days are alternately filled with gold dragons and large peony blossoms in shades of red, pink, and green. The shaped gores are filled with peony blossom and trailing tendrils. Upper border contains loose cloud forms and bats in end sections. Colors include green, red, pink, yellow, olive green , puce, mauve, yellow coral, peach and burnt orange. Compare treatment of clouds, wave border and dragons with the K'ang Hsi robes. K'ossu broken in many spots. The squared and gored areas set off with bindings of yellow satin. Lined with thin rose silk. Canopy flap with standard design, at center of upper top.

Buddhist Priest's Robe (kashaya), early 18th century

China

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One of a set of four wall hangings of embroidered seep blue satin. Each has a design of two of the Eight Immortals. Floral sprays and boughs in the ground. Satin and knot stitch in shades of green, blue, peach, pink, red, yellow and tan. Border of gold and salmon-color brocade with design of symbols and dragon medallions. Former Classification: Textiles - Tapestry

Panel, one of a set of four, 20th century

China

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Court robe of dark blue k'ossu with diaper back ground of narcissus blossoms and swastikas, enclosed in quatrefoil; scepter heads?, in gold, nine five-clawed dragons, those in profile grasping Heavenly jewel, in gold. Buddhist emblems, thight clouds, and bats with peach in shades of red, rose, blue, green, olive green, yellow, and soft violet. Conventional border with straight slanting stripes in body colors. Tight cloud forms below rolling waves with swastikas, coral, etc. Below border on sleeve strip of bright dark blue silk damask with large medallions. Cuffs and collar band of dark blue k'ossu in body designs. Edging of light blue and gold fret pattern brocade. Slit front, back, and one side. Lining of thin blue silk. K'ossu loosely woven.

Court Robe, Jiaqing period, 1796-1820

China

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Short concubine(or riding?) coat of brick red satin brocaded in shades of green, yellow, blue, rose and gold. In front, on each side of opening, a rampant, five-clawed dragon grasping heavenly jewel. In back, one very large sitting dragon. Border of overlapping, semi-circular wave forms(Cf.42.8.4) with symbols of the eight precious things. Original sleeveless coat has been filled in with wide red brocaded sleeves finished with cuffs made of bands of the body brocade bordered by strips of modern(?) embroidered satin. Applied around bottom and up openings at side and front are borders of modern embroidery, blue on black, which terminate in trefoil ends under arms and at upper middle front opening. Neck finished with band of modern black and gold brocade. Lining of modern blue brocaded silk. Satin ground of brocade faded in some areas.

Short Coat, Kangxi period, 1662-1722

China

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Throne back cover of the k'ang hsi type blue k'ossu with a central, shaped panel edged with a band of gold threads, in which are scattered peonies, lotus, chrysanthemums, bats and swastikas in shades of green, pink, pale blue, red, yellow and apricot. Border of the same design and boxed border of blossoms, bats and double peach in colors of the field proper. Painted details. cf. 42.8.236. lining of gold satin in cloud design. This is a companion to 42.8.239.

Throne Back Cover, c. 1800

China

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Taoist Priest robe (theatrical ?) of red k'ossu weave. Design includes five large medallions containing the white crane with sacred fungus; loose clouds, phoenix, sun and moon symbols on shoulders, five-clawed gold dragons, Taoist symbols and numerous good-luck characters in shades of blue, green, pink, red, yellow, peach and violent purple. In the sleeve bands are medallions with the sacred trigrams, On the back panel a border that is conventional except for the fact the the striped area breaks through the rolling wave area in places. Tight clouds; waves scattered with large blossoms, swastikas, bats, Buddhist, and other symbols. Crane and bat border in front. Long collar band of yellow with swastika fret diaper in blue, bats, cranes, and clouds. Below , on each side, a band of white k'ossu with Foo dog on one side; dragon on other. Lining of coarse pink cotton. Taoist priest robes in k'ossu are rare.

Daoist priest's robe (daopao), 1821-1850

China

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Runner made up of two narrow strips of faded, reddish-brown k'ossu (from panels of a robe?). Each end of the strip contains a five-clawed dragon in gold grasping the heavenly jewel. Loosely drawn clouds, bats, Taoist and other symbols. Beneath, the Eternal Sea motif with swastikas and Precious Thing symbols. Colors include blue, green, red, pink, yellow, violet and olive green. Border of black sateen bound with light blue cotton. Lining of thin blue silk. These pieces appear to have been the lower front sections of a court robe.

Chair Cover, 19th century

China

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chinese imperial brocade palace hanging made up of five strips of blue satin brocaded with a continuous row of five-clawed dragons. Each strip is doubled, so that the same design appears on front and back. The wide, central strips carry the dragon full face grasping the precious jewel. Dragons on the narrower strips in profile. Scattered clouds at top and in fields; eternal sea motif at bottom.

Banner, Kangxi period, 1662-1722

China

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Court robe of dark blue k'ossu with nine 5-clawed dragons in gold, those in profile grasping Heavenly jewel. In ground loose cloud forms, bats, peonies, Buddhist symbols in shades of red, rose, blue, green, yellow, peach, dull mauve, and olive green. Conventional border of slightly wavy slanting stripes. Tight clouds below rolling waves in which appear Taoist symbols, a 'cash' and jui sceptre, coral. Below sleeve border a strip of midnight blue silk damask, medallion design. Cuffs and collar band of dark blue k'ossu edged with black and gold brocade. Slit back and front. Lining of blue satin damask. Much painted detail; k'ossu loose, especially in dragon area. Some mending.

Dragon Robe, Jiaqing period, 1796-1820

China

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gold brocade square, badge of military rank, with lion in green, gold, blue and red, sejeant on a ground of loose cloud forms. Below, rolly waves dotted with some of the eight precious things. The square was woven in two sections and is now seamed together. This is a square of military official rank, and since it bears the lion it may have been worn by a member of the Second Rank.

Hanging, 1662-1722

China

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Woman's robe of twilled, cerise silk embroidered with butterflies in shades of magenta, poison green, shades of purple and strong blue. Shaped collar band, skirt borders, and sleeve bands of black satin ebmbroidered with butterflies in colors. Wide cuffs, of white silk also embroidered with butterflies. Lining of thin blue silk.

Robe, 19th century

China

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Panel of pale yellow k'ossu. In the center a gong suspended from a bat's mouth, with two fish below representing marital felicity and abundance. Lotus blossoms, trailing leaves, and four bats in the corners make up remaining design in the central panel. In the border, set off from the main field by a band of applied gold braid, is a running design of dos a dos dragons, some gold, some blue, separated by large lotus blossoms. Colors include red, green, blue, pink, tan, and coral. Border of black and gold brocade with precious things ymbols. Lining of deep gold-colored satin damask of cloud desin. Cf. border dragons with 42.8.164 and 42.8.166.

Panel, c. 1800

China

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High Taoist priest robe of black satin solidly embroidered in the couched twist stitch in gold, and in loop stitch in colors. Both taoist and Buddhist symbols are used in the design.

Taoist Robe, 1662-1722

China

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Throne back cover of imperial yellow k'ossu with a central, spaced panel set off from a border by a narrow band embroidered with running flower and leaf pattern and edged with narrow lines couched in blue silk threads. Design of central panel and border is scattered peonies, loyus, chrysanthemums, bats and swastikas and double peach in in shades of green, pale blue, pink, red, peach. The panel has adiaper ground of swastikas and shaped quatrefoil medallions containing a narcissus blossom. Cf. diaper in Ch'ien Lung and Chia Ch'ing imperial robes. Boxed border has a running floral and bat design. cf. 42.8.236, 238. Painted details. Lining of yellow raw silk with cloud patterns. Two inscriptions, one a seal, on back.

Throne Back Cover, 18th century

China

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Imperial 12-symbol robe of coral colored k'ossu with nine 5-clawed dragons in gold. In the ground, in addition to the twelve symbols(note that constellation and [double happiness(?)] have been almost cut away with altering) - loose clouds, long life characters, bats with the double peach, and taoist symbols in shades of blue, green, red, pink, yellow and olive green. Conventional border of straight-edged slanting stripes; tight, regularly grouped clouds (cf. 42.8.21 for very similar arrangement) shallow area of rolling waves and spray in which appear Buddhist emblems. Below border on sleeve a strip of coral colored twilled silk, lengthened by a narrow band of same. Cuffs and collar band of dark blue k'ossu in body design. Edging of blue and gold brocade. Note embroidered dragon's eyes and painted details in border. Robe slit front and back and lined with pale ecru damask with design of long-life character medallions.

Manchu Prince's Semiformal Twelve-Symbol Court Robe, 1796-1820

China

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Buddhist priest robe of many squares of brocade ingold and colors green, mulberry, blue, orange, yellow, red, deep blue, and mauve. The outer border and intervening wide bands are of the red brocade which thus predominates. One end of the robe is gored. Lining of red silk.

Buddhist Robe, Kangxi period, 1662-1722

China

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Imperial robe of yellow k'ossu with eight large medallions, each containing a 5-clawed dragon in blue grasping the Heavenly Jewel. Beneath the dragon waves and the sacred mountain, and surrounding trim tight clouds, bats, and swastikas. In the spaces between the medallions embroidered Buddhist and Taoist symbols, bats, and swastikas. Colors in medallions are shades of blue, red, olive green, soft violet, and coral. Colors of the embroidered motifs, worked in satin, laid and outline stitch, are shades of green, red, pink, blue, and brown, mauve and grey. Wide sleeves with band of dark blue k'ossu with Universe design edged with a strip of plain gold k'ossu. Collar of same. Coat slit at sides, and bound around front, bottom, and openings with black satin. Lining of yellow satin damask of medallion design. Inscription in front and at back of neck. Perhaps a woman's coat. K'ossu very firm.

Medallion Robe, Jiaqing period, 1796-1820

China

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Panel of painted, gold thread gauze. The two sections seamed unevenly in the middle apparently from the panels of the robe. Design of four-clawed dragons, bats, clouds and heavenly jewel with Eternal Sea at bottom. Shades of blue, green, rose, yellow, mulberry, violet, orange, and light magenta. Note treatment of the waves, and cf. with kang hsi robes. Border of deep blue cotton bound with light blue brocaded silk. Lining of pale peach cotton.

Panel, 18th century

China

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Imperial robe of k'ossu with gold thread background and nine 5-clawed dragons in blue, those in profile grasping the Heavenly Jewel. In the ground, loosely-drawn clouds, bats, peonies, and Buddhist symbols in tones of blue, red, rose, green, brown, black, mauve. Border of slanting, straight stripes, in body colors plus yellow, toped with spray and curling waves in which appear symbols of the Eight Precious Things. Same border design on sleeve above a strip of blister ribbed dark blue satin ending in blue k'ossu cuffs with bats and universe design. Same collar band, but with coral sprays in waves. Note painted areas in waves and dragon details. Robe slit front and back and lined with thn blue silk. The k'ossu in this robe coarse, and with many breaks on shoulders.

Dragon robe, Jiaqing period, 1796-1820

China

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Panel, seamed up the center of green satin brocade. Swastika fret diaper in yellow with bats in red. Border of Greek key meander in red and yellow. Lining in orange silk with cloud design.

Panel, c. 1800

China

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Throne seat cover of imperial yellow k'ossu. In a round, central medallion, a five-clawed dragon in gold is seated above the Eternal Sea. Surrounding him are loose clouds, some of which form the border of upper section of medallion. In the field outside the medallion are large sprays of peonies with twining leaves. In the border, set off fron the main field by a nerrow gold band, are slender, cursive dragons in profile spearated by large floral sprays, The boxed border of the cover has a design of flowers and a wide meander. Colors include blue, green, pink, red, rust, and tan. Some painted detail. Lining of thin yellow silk. Soiled and torn.

Throne Seat Cover, Kangxi period, 1662-1722

China

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Imperial coat of blue k'ossu with nine five-clawed dragons in gold, and the ground scattered with loosely drawn clouds and bats in shades of blue, red, green and yellow. Profile dragons grasp the Heavenly Jewel. Border of slanting, wavy stripes beneath a band of curling, tossing waves above cloud forms. Border repeated in miniature at elbows, where sleeves continue with band of dark blue ridged silk ending in cuffs of dark blue k'ossu with body motifs. Collar and front band of same blue k'ossu. Coast slit front and back and lined with thin blue silk. K'ossu torn at shoulders, elbows, and in face of big front dragon.

Dragon robe, Yongzheng period, 1723-1735

China

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Imperial robe of pale coral-colored k'ossu with nine 5-clawed dragons in gold. In ground loosely-drawn clouds, Taoist emblems, long-life characters, bats clutching a garlanded double peach in their mouths, and peonies in shades of blue, green, red, pink, and grey. Four of the ancient synbols the sun, moon, constellation, and mountains appear on this robe. Border of straight slanting stripes seperated by a line of regularly disposed, tight cloud forms from over-lapping waves among which appear Buddhist emblems, branches of coral, and to each side of sacred mountain a sprouting dragon. Border repeated on sleeve above a strip of dark blue k'ossu edged in gold and bright light blue. Collar band of the same. Robe slit at sides and with thin tobacco-brown figured in silk lining. Note nine dragons embroidered for emphasis. It is suggested that this robe belonged to the empress who had a fondness for coral. (But a man's coat?) cf. 42.8.52

Dragon Robe, Jiaqing period, 1796-1820

China

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Triple collar, made of many overlapping strips of shaped, embroidered red, white and yellow satin attached to a small standing collar, for a dance costume. The large bottom collar has a tassled fringe border. Small discs of tin are sewn on collars at regular intervals. Lining of cerise silk of floral design.

Triple Collar, 19th century

China

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Taoist priest robe of embroidered rust rose satin. On back and shoulders an all-over, loose tendril ground in couched gold threads. On the back conventional Taoist motif, five clawed dragons, bats, cranes, clouds, pagodas in couched gold threads and couched twist in colors. On the front large cranes, bats and clouds. Borders of black satin; collar and front with dragons, bats and clouds; side borders with running lotus and leaf design; bottom border with figures of the Eight Immortals and the Eight Trigrams in couched gold threads, couched twist in colors, satin stitch for faces. Lining of lelmon-yellow silk with medallion pattern.

Taoist Robe, Tao Kuang period, 1821-1850

China

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Panel of taupe satin brocade. The design includes two medallions containing religious symbols in upper right and left corners. Cranes, bats,, sprays of plum blossom, pine and two spotted deer in lower right and left corners. In lower center a gold cloud, from which spring peony blossoms above a line of rolling waves. Colors include shades of blue, green, pink, red, and yellow, as well as gold threads. Border of faded plum satin embroidered with blossoms and symbols in shades of blue and white. Piece made of two sections seamed up the middle and lined with thin peach-colored silk.

Panel, 19th century

China

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Imperial robe of blue k'ossu with gold swastika-fret diaper ground. Nine 5-clawed dragons in gold, those in profile clutching the Heavenly Jewel. On the ground are scattered loose clouds and bats in shades of blue, green, red, pink, soft violet, olive green and yellow. Conventional border of slightly wavy stripes in gold and black threads; tight clouds; rolling waves in gold and black threads with symbols of the Eight Precious Things and branches of coral. Below border on sleve, a strip of blister ribbed black silk. Cuffs of greyed-blue K'ossu with bats, clouds, dragons etc. Note stronger violet color in cuffs which are obviously a later addition. Collar band is of black K'ossu with body designs and is edged with blue and gold brocade. Coat slit front and back and lined with thin blue silk. K'ossu badly broken on right shoulder.

Dragon Robe, Jiaqing period, 1796-1820

China

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One of a set of four wall handings of embroidered deep blue satin. Each has a design of two of the Eight Immortals. Floral sprays and boughs in the ground. Satin and knot stitch in shades of green, blue, peach, pink, red, yellow and tan. Border of gold and salmon-colored brocade with design of symbols and dragon medallions. Former Classification: Textiles - Tapestry

Panel, one of a set of four, 20th century

China

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Priest robe of embroidered and brocaded puce satin. The shape of the robe is Taoist and the satin is brocaded in an all-over design in spaced, vertical lines, with running Sanskrit characters (prayers) in gold thread. Over this ground on back are enbroidered in laid couched work figures of the 18 Lohans. Colors of embroidery (later work ?) include blues, yellow, rose, peach, green, black, ivory and tan. On left shoulder blade a pagoda; on right, a dragon. Around bottom, sides and front a border of soft blue satin brocaded with the body characters in silver threads. This border banded, on outer edge, with a narrow strip of the puce brocade and set off from main body of robe with a narrow binding of pale beige satin with reveals brocaded areas. Two shaded strips of puce brocade attached to front for fastening. Lining of alternating strips of yellow and orange damask. Facing of plain puce satin around collar and down front; of brown silk damask around bottom and sides. A.P. thinks this may be one of 1738 Kuo Ch'in Wang tomb lot( Yun Li, 17th son of K'ang Hsi, died 1738)

Taoist Priest's Robe, late 19th century

China

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Tibetan Wedding (?) skirt made of strips of yellow, fuschia, lavendar, pink, green , orange, purple, iron red and rose brocaded satin, some with the designs in color. Hanging from the skirt, knife-pleated in side sections, are wavy embroidered strips, finished with bells, tassels, and pearls. Main panels have an elaborate design of applied embroidered borders, braids, applique silk flowers and rosettes on the main and bottom borders. Lining of thinblue silk; an extremely elaborate skirt of quality not often found. Embroidery done in many stitches satin needlepoint, loop, knoot, stem, etc.

Tibetan Wedding Skirt, 19th century

China

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Panel of imperial yellow k'ossu. In the center, a large five-clawed dragon in gold surrounded by large red blossoms with intricately twining leafy branches. Narrow, shaped border of blue-black k'ossu with a running frieze of slender, cursive, profile dragons in gold. Colors include red, blue, green, pink, lavendar, pale violet, This panel in splendid condition with exceptionally fresh colors. Lining of pale lemon ywellow damask with cloud pattern. Seal incription.

Panel, Kangxi period, early 18th century

China

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Woman's Short Jacket of pale yellow k'ossu with a design of five-clawed dragon medallions, clouds, bats, narcissus, adn Buddhist symbols in shades of blue, light green, and golden yellow. Along bottom is the Eternal Sea motif, with good luck symbols in the waves. Collar-band of blue k'ossu with five clawed dragons in gild. Cuffs of white k'ossu with a design of figures in a landscape; inner border of black k'ossu with narcissus blossoms -- cuffs later (?). Coat opens down front, and is lined with deep cream silk of medallion design.

Woman's Short Jacket, Qianlong period, 1736-1795

China

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Skirt of lavendar brocaded silk with accordion-pleated side sections which are embroidered, in lower section with rows of bats in sharp blue and green. Bottom of front and back panels embroidered with a seated, five-clawed dragon in gold; phoenix, bats, clouds and Eternal Sea in shades of sharp blue, green, purple and yellow. Main panels and bottom have wide border of bright blue satin emboridered in satin stich with phoenix medallions, long life symbols, bats and flowers in sharp blues, purple, green and red, Bottom corners of panels have bat design in cutwork. Inner border of green satin braid with floral design in blue. Panels lined with cerise silk.

skirt, 19th century

China

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Throne back cover of yellow k'ossu with a central, shaped panel, edged with a band of gold threads in which are scattered peonies, lotus, chrysanthemums, bats, and swastikas in shades of blue, green, red, pink, apricot, and gold threads. Border of the same design. The boxed border has running design of floral sprays and bats. Lining of yellow raw silk with cloud patter. Seal & inscription on back. Cf. 42.8.238 for similar design

Throne Back Cushion Cover, late 18th century

China

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Shitagi, an undergarment, about 1850. Silk with katigami designs in stencil technique, tie dyeing and embroidery, L.63 in., W.22 in., W. of sleeves 12-½ in.

Undergarment (shitagi), c. 1850

Unknown Japanese

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One of a set with 25.373.1. Two small bags of red satin with floral design in pink and green satin applique; yellow silk draw cords terminating in four large yellow tassels, wound with silver thread.

Scent pouch, 19th century

China

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One of set. Two blue satin bags embroidered in gold and silver; yellow silk draw cords terminating in four tassels wound in silver thread.

Scent pouch, 19th century

China

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One of set. Two blue satin bags embroidered in gold and silver; yellow silk draw cords terminating in four tassels wound in silver thread.

Scent pouch, 19th century

China

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Square of finely striped black and white silk material with heavy striped borders at each end of red, green, gold and silver. Finished at both ends with a fringe of small tassels and with larger tassels at each corner.

Square of Material, 19th century

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Dragon robe of K'ossu weave with blue and gold and silver thread. Made for a member of the Imperial Family.

Manchu Man's Semiformal Court Robe, 1821-1850

China

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Card case(?) of stiff material covered on the outside with satin and lined with silk damask. One side is embroidered with birds and flowers on a blue ground - the other with flowers and a bat on a light red gorund.

Card case (?), 19th century

China

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Woman's short coat of black satin embroidered in Peking stitch and satin stitch with large sprays of peonies. Worked with silk thread in shades of blue. Lined with light blue silk.

Woman's Jacket, 19th century

China

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Sash, silk.

Sash, 20th century

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Hat from a Complete Child's Outfit, 20th century

Miao

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Coat from a Complete Child's Outfit, 20th century

Miao

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one band with a continuous strin attaching both ends; bird figures on a black field in fusia, white, blue and yellow

Hat Belt, 20th century

Miao

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Man's Hat, 20th century

Miao

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black silk uppers with green stripe at connection between uppers and sole

Pair of Official "Civil Service" Boots, mid to late 19th century

China

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Panel, Daoguang period, 1821-1850

China

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four spearhead shaped panels joined at the sides by two strands of beads; each panel has a red ground and its own individual design in blue, green, white, yellow, pink and black with two bands of gray bordering

Chinese Woman's Unofficial Wedding Collar, mid to late 19th century

China

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Child's Hat, 20th century

Miao

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woven geometric pattern in red, magenta, lavender, navy blue, green and orange

Festival sash, 20th century

Miao

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four bands top is a plain blue gray, largest central band is rust color with a floral design in blue along bottom edge; bottom two bands are white with a diamond pattern and black

Pair of Leggings for Bound Feet, mid to late 19th century

China

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red ground with dragon medallions in gold; wave and mountain pattern at hem

Robe for a Statue, 19th century

China

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bright pink

Rebozo, 20th century

Mexico

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Velvet Ribbon, 20th century

United States

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orange ground with dragon roundel design; embroidered flower and crane design ribbon banding.

Woman's Informal Court Robe, early 20th century

China

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Man's Hat, 20th century

Miao

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bag body decorated by three bands of blue, green, white and red geometric flower designs; top of purse is dark blue and looks like an accordion; two pull strings attached to either side of top with carrying string coming from the top

Purse, c. 1880

China

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two bands joined, each with a loose tie on either end; organic pattern in purple, white, green, black and fuscia

Hat Belt, 20th century

Miao

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Padded silk damask. Dark blue ground with dragon roundels, button front closures.

Man's Informal Winter Robe, 19th century

China

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Black velvet with machine embroidery and pendant balls

Curtain Trim, 20th century

United States

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