Theatrical vest for a female Buddhist priest
A long vest with patchwork, such as this example, was often worn by a female Buddhist priest in Chinese legendary plays. In such performances, both male and female Buddhist priests are depicted with magic powers to help righteous people in poor circumstances or to subdue demons and save the world.
Artwork Details
- 清 戯衣女尼背心
- Title: Theatrical vest for a female Buddhist priest
- Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
- Date: 18th century
- Culture: China
- Medium: Silk thread embroidery on silk satin
- Dimensions: Overall: 48 1/4 x 34 1/4 in. (122.6 x 87 cm)
- Classification: Costumes-Embroidered
- Credit Line: Gift of Alan Priest, 1962
- Object Number: 62.27.3
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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China
first half 18th century
Wang Hui
datable to 1698
Japan
second half of the 17th century
Leng Mei
18th century
Japan
ca. 1670s
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