Pink Horse-face Skirt 馬面裙 with Bird and Flower Motifs

China

Qing dynasty (1644 - 1912)

  • Titles Pink Horse-face Skirt 馬面裙 with Bird and Flower Motifs (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium silk, linen
  • Dimensions Overall: 57 7/8 x 36 7/8 in. (147 x 93.7 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Cosby Hodges, 1987.96.3
  • Work Type skirt
  • Classification Costume

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