Vermillion Manchu Lady's Informal Robe
|
|
Dragon Robes home page
Vermillion Manchu Lady's Informal Robe |
|
China
Vermillion Manchu Lady's Informal Robe Embroidery on silk, ca. 1850-1900 Qing dynasty 56 1/2 x 46 1/2 in. Gift of Mrs. Helen Jeffers 1972:245 The brilliant red bats decorating the circumference of the medallions are a reference to happiness and longevity. |
|
|
Dragon Robes home page |
| Copyright © 1999-2002 SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF ART |