Woman's Sleeveless Jacket

China

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The small repeating roundels on this sleeveless jacket are a form of the Chinese character shou, signifying longevity. Each of the shou characters includes two wan characters (swastikas), signifying ten thousand years. The garment was appropriately worn for birthday celebrations.

Woman's Sleeveless Jacket, Silk tapestry (kesi), China

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