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Han Chinese lady's informal overcoat (waitao)

Datec. 1920

Mediumsilk with embroidery

Dimensions69.85 x 137.16 cm

ClassificationsObject

Object number1996-311

Descriptionshort black silk jacket with embroidered auspicious symbols including Buddha hand citron, bat and double gourd above waves; and scalloped design on bottom hem and cuffs; metal buttons

Collections

University of Toronto Collection

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