Skirt from Theatrical Ensemble for a Female Role
Not on view
A close look at this colorful design of phoenixes amid scrolling vegetation reveals transformations in the pattern: some of the flowering areas have heads. This transformational potential is present in the patterns of many Chinese costumes. In addition, the embroidered design of this skirt is identical to that of a theatrical jacket in the Qing court collection of the Palace Museum, Beijing.
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