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Embroidered Trimmings for a Woman's Ao (Short Coat)

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 1875–1900
Silk, warp-float faced 7:1 satin weave; ink outlines; embroidered in back, cross, eyelet, fly, knot, single satin, satin, split, and stem stitches; couching
100 × 75.7 cm (39.4 × 29.8 in)

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