清晚期 紅緞繡雲鶴紋氅衣|Woman’s robe decorated with cranes amid clouds

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19th century · Silk embroidery on silk satin · Asian Art

Red-crowned cranes, symbols of long life, dance across the surface of this robe. Combined with the auspicious red ground, these birds would have made the garment an excellent choice for a birthday or other celebration.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Silk embroidery on silk satin

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Bequest of William Christian Paul, 1929