Chinese Woman's Informal Coat with Mandarin Squares
Datec.1900
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: silk, black, blue; coloured silk threads; gold thread
DimensionsOverall (length=neck to lower hem; width=sleeve cuff to sleeve cuff): 140 x 115 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Ian and Gillian Stewart
Object number2012.024.002
DescriptionCoat is of black figured (roundels) silk, opening at the centre and fastening down the front with fabric loops and buttons (3). Black body is decorated with coloured embroidered groups of flowers. There is a split mandarin square with a phoenix bird at top front centre and bands of blue and white embroidered flowers on a black background, on lower borders and forming a yoke. There is a mandarin square with a phoenix bird on the upper back. Cuffs consist of a narrow band of dark patterned embroidery attached to a wider white satin band at cuff edge embroidered in coloured figures and gold thread. Coat is lined with light blue plain silk.Status
Not on view
1860 - 1890
1880 - 1910
1860 - 1880
