Woman’s robe decorated with crane medallions

China

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Each of the round medallions on this robe features a red-crowned crane, a symbol of longevity, carrying in its beak a lingzhi fungus, another symbol of long life. These are surrounded by a ring of bottle gourds (good fortune and professional success) and bats (good fortune). Worn on a special occasion, this robe would have virtually glowed with auspicious meaning.

Woman’s robe decorated with crane medallions, Silk tapestry (kesi), China

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Woman’s robe decorated with crane medallions, Silk tapestry (kesi), China
Woman’s robe decorated with crane medallions, Silk tapestry (kesi), China
Woman’s robe decorated with crane medallions, Silk tapestry (kesi), China
Woman’s robe decorated with crane medallions, Silk tapestry (kesi), China

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