Cape, bride's

Description

Bride's cape composed of three rows of shield-like forms in black, pale green and white silk, embroidered with flowers and birds in coloured silks, with a blue silk net and silk tassel fringe below: Western China, Sichuan Province, 19th century

Museum reference

A.1905.337.8

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Cape, bride's

Production information

Sichuan Province, China, East Asia

Date

19th century

Materials

Silk

Physical description

Black, pale green and white silk embroidered with flowers and birds; blue silk net and silk tassel fringe below