Tickets
English
DonateMembershipTickets

Woman's Theatrical Jacket

19th century
Not on view
Designed for a young female role, this jacket is remarkable for having intact sleeve extensions known as “water sleeves.” Actors would gracefully manipulate these sleeves as they danced or narrated the story during performances. Allover applique of colorful damask lozenges and an exquisite embroidered border further highlight the magnificence of this upscale costume.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 清 暗花彩緞女戯衣
  • Title: Woman's Theatrical Jacket
  • Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
  • Date: 19th century
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Silk damask applique, silk thread embroidery on satin, plain weave silk
  • Dimensions: Overall: 33 1/2 x 114 in. (85.1 x 289.6 cm)
  • Classification: Costumes-Embroidered
  • Credit Line: Gift of Alan Priest, 1962
  • Object Number: 62.27.2
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

More Artwork

More Artwork
Archer's Ring with Taoist Symbols (清 扳指), Wood, Chinese
Archer's Ring with Taoist Symbols (清 扳指)
Chinese
19th century
Outer Robe (Uchikake) with Mandarin Oranges and Folded-Paper Butterflies, Tie-dyed satin damask with silk embroidery and couched gold thread, Japan
Outer Robe (Uchikake) with Mandarin Oranges and Folded-Paper Butterflies
Japan
late 18th–early 19th century
Imperial Knife with Sheath, Steel, lapis lazuli, turquoise, pink stone, gold, enamel, Chinese
Imperial Knife with Sheath
Chinese
18th century
Outer Robe (Uchikake) with Chrysanthemum and Wisteria Bouquets, Silk and metallic-thread embroidery on resist-dyed and painted silk satin damask (rinzu), Japan
Outer Robe (Uchikake) with Chrysanthemum and Wisteria Bouquets
Japan
second half of the 18th–first half of the 19th century
Tea Caddy, Porcelain, Chinese
Tea Caddy
Chinese
ca. 1790–1800

Related Content

Publications

Books, guides, and catalogues published by The Met.

Research Resources

The Met provides unparalleled resources for research and welcomes an international community of students and scholars. The Met's Open Access API is where creators and researchers can connect to the The Met collection. Open Access data and public domain images are available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee.

To request images under copyright and other restrictions, please use this Image Request form.

Feedback

We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please contact us using the form below. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments.

Send feedback

Content Notice

The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world, and our online collection reflects ongoing work conducted over the course of our more than 150-year history. You may encounter objects or images that may be inappropriate for some viewers or information that may be outdated.