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Ceremonial Shawl (Kata)

Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 15th/16th century
silk, bands of satin weave and bands of satin weave with supplementary patterning wefts bound in satin interlacings; fringe
247 × 51.7 cm (97.2 × 20.4 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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