Woman's Robe with "Longevity" Medallions 19th century China This robe, when worn with a matching dark blue coat (also in the Museum's collection), would have been appropriate formal wear for the wife of a nobleman or official on auspicious occasions such as birthdays. Each of the medallions combines the character for longevity (shou) with a pair of swastikas (wan), denoting ten thousand years.. Woman's Robe with "Longevity" Medallions. China. 19th century. Silk and metallic thread tapestry (kesi). Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Costumes-Tapestries
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