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SkirtN1.86

Small green damask skirt with cotton waistband, centre slit and embroidery. The damask is woven containing Buddhist symbols of good fortune. On the front are peony and bat motifs in pink, red, yellow, blue and white on green ground. The border along the hem has fan, peony, sword and endless knot motifs among others, in light and dark blue on white ground. The inside lining is red silk.

Culture
Chinese
Material
cotton fibre, silk fibre and dye
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RobeN1.66

Red robe with a round neck, long wide sleeves and side opening with brass frog closures. On the front, back and sleeves are orchid, butterfly and blossom? motifs. Around the neck, sides and bottom is a border of embroidered blue floral, vase and bat motifs on cream ground, edged with black trim. The inside lining is yellow damask silk containing floral and swastika motifs.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre, metal and dye
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TextileN1.56

Silk background with peacock, tree, peonies, other flowers, leaves, grasses, rock in brown, purple, pink, green, blue, yellow, white.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre and dye
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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