Woman's Gua (Formal Domestic Surcoat)

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Culture

Manchu

Title

Woman's Gua (Formal Domestic Surcoat)

Place

China (Object made in:)

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Made 1890–1910

Medium

Silk, slit tapestry weave; painted details; silk knot closure; body lined with fur; sleeves lined with silk, plain weave; metal buttons

Dimensions

142.5 × 162.7 cm (56 1/8 × 64 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Frank Smothers

Reference Number

1961.634

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