Woman's Informal Coat with Large Rosettes

China

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Roundels and rosettes have a long history in China, dating back to the seventh century. The embroidered rosettes on this robe are particularly notable for their fine detail. They are on a nearly hidden light-blue background and were set in, not applied to the surface of the garment, which features a subtly contrasting light-golden-yellow background embroidered with flowering branches. Exquisite robes such as this one were often refurbished for succeeding generations. The borders of this coat, for example, are from a later period.

Woman's Informal Coat with Large Rosettes, Silk and metallic thread embroidery on plainweave silk, China

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Woman's Informal Coat with Large Rosettes, Silk and metallic thread embroidery on plainweave silk, China
Woman's Informal Coat with Large Rosettes, Silk and metallic thread embroidery on plainweave silk, China
Woman's Informal Coat with Large Rosettes, Silk and metallic thread embroidery on plainweave silk, China
Woman's Informal Coat with Large Rosettes, Silk and metallic thread embroidery on plainweave silk, China

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