清晚期 緙絲團鶴紋女褂|Woman’s coat with crane medallions

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19th century · Silk tapestry (kesi) · Asian Art

This type of coat was worn with an inner robe for important family occasions and ceremonies, such as significant birthdays. This example features eight medallions, each consisting of a stylized crane surrounded by patterns of bottle-gourd vines. As cranes and bottle gourds symbolize longevity, this design expresses auspicious wishes appropriate to the occasions on which the robe would have been worn.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Silk tapestry (kesi)

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Anonymous Gift, 1949