Buddhist headdress

China

18th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Buddhist headdress
Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Date: 18th century
Culture: China
Medium: Silk and metal thread embroidery on silk satin
Dimensions: W. 20 3/8 (51.75 cm)
Ribbons are 22 ½ long (57.15 cm)
Ties are 10 inches long (25.4 cm)
Classification: Costumes-Embroidered
Credit Line: Gift of Edna Bahr, 1962
Object Number: 62.216
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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