Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

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Women’s Vest (Xiapi) with Dragon Motifs, Rank Badge of Silver Pheasant, and Tassels清代漢官命婦霞披

Artist Unknown Chinese Artist

Datelate 19th-early 20th century

Made/manufacturedChina, Asia

MediumEmbroidered silk, golden threads

DimensionsOverall (Need Dimensions): 1 x 1 in. (2.54 x 2.54 cm)

ClassificationsClothing and accessories

Credit LineGift of Carolyn L. Hufty in memory of Rear Admiral Malcolm Alexander Hufty

Object number2023.25.13

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ASIAN

DescriptionPrimarily using a blue and gold color scheme, this women’s vest has a rank badge on both the front and the back. The other decorative motifs include auspicious symbols such as dragons, phoenix, clouds, and patterns of mountains and waves on the bottom. A row of multi-colored tassels is attached by metal beads and green latticework.

Magician's vest/robe, Peking knot, silk is breaking up under embroidery, Cantonese style, late 19th c, possibly early 20th century, nice lattice in French, background silk is deteriorating