Sleeveless Jacket

19th century

Not on view

The roundels on this sleeveless velvet jacket incorporate the crane, an auspicious symbol of longevity, and have an outer border of interlocking circles, representing an endless string of coins. This garment was appropriately worn for birthday celebrations. The presence of a stand-up collar suggests a late Qing date for the piece.

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Title: Sleeveless Jacket
Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Date: 19th century
Culture: China
Medium: Silk , uncut silk velvet and metal
Dimensions: Overall (a): 30 x 30 in. (76.2 x 76.2 cm)
Overall (b): 3 x 15 in. (7.6 x 38.1 cm)
Classification: Costumes-Velvets
Credit Line: Gift of Lydia B. Powel, 1946
Object Number: 46.190a, b
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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