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A wide satin coat hung with its sleeves straight out. The coat is black with a sheen. Along the edges of the sleeves and front opening is a spaced out pattern of colorful butterflies, flowers, and greenery.

A satin coat hung with its sleeves straight out in front of a white background. The coat has a wide shape and slightly flares out at the bottom. It’s sleeves are very wide and hang down. The coat fabric is black with a sheen and the pale yellow inside is shown through a small opening at the collar. Along the edges of the sleeves and front opening is a spaced out pattern of colorful butterflies, red and pink flowers, and greenery. The butterflies vary greatly in size and colors.

Identification and Creation

Object Number
1960.169.33
Title
Woman's Coat with Butterfly Decor
Classification
Textile Arts
Work Type
textile
Date
Qianlong period, 1736-1795
Places
Creation Place: East Asia, China
Period
Qing dynasty, 1644-1911
Culture
Chinese
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/214722

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Heavy black satin with brocaded decoration
Dimensions
max. H. 118.5 x W. 148.5 cm (46 5/8 x 58 7/16 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mrs. Walter Beck
Accession Year
1960
Object Number
1960.169.33
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Exhibition History

  • 32Q: 2600 East Asian, Japanese, Chinese and Korean, Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, 12/03/2015 - 06/07/2016

Verification Level

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