China, Qing Dynasty, Women’s three-quarter-length jacket (Ao). 1880–1910. A heavy women’s jacket or overcoat for colder weather, the upper part (Ao) of the…

China, Qing Dynasty, Women’s three-quarter-length jacket (Ao). 1880–1910. A heavy women’s jacket or overcoat for colder weather, the upper part (Ao) of the traditional garment known as the Aoqun. Coral-pink silk jacket with side slits, featuring traditional auspicious motifs embroidered in blue and white; white silk trim and sleeve cuffs with beautiful embroidery depicting figures and landscapes; black braiding. Heavy green silk lining. A knotted button made of trim and two decorative sphe

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