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Woman's Brown Silk Skirt with Embroidered Back and Front Panels
Woman's Brown Silk Skirt with Embroidered Back and Front Panels
Woman's Brown Silk Skirt with Embroidered Back and Front Panels

Woman's Brown Silk Skirt with Embroidered Back and Front Panels

Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: silk, satin; silk thread
DimensionsOverall (width at waist): 124.4 x 95 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGiven in memory of Miss Muriel J. Wallace by her nephews David & Anthony Wallace
Object number1976.013.001
DescriptionThis skirt is made of plain brown silk & decorated with an identical panel of embroidery at front & back. The motifs appearing in the panel include a vase holding peonies (symbol of spring, wealth, love & beauty), the four accomplishments: musical instruments, chess, books & scrolls of painting; symbols of progeny(the pomegranates & melons); & other auspicious symbols like the peach(longevity), Buddha's hand(wealth), & the ju-i signifying good wishes for prosperity or "hearts desires made perfect"
Status
Not on view
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