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Belt With Buckle (China), 19th century (CH 18167637)

Belt With Buckle (China), 19th century (CH 18167637)

White ribbon with blue and red floral design. Silver buckle has a design of conventionalized flowers.

Belt With Buckle (China), 19th century (CH 18167637-2)

Belt With Buckle (China), 19th century (CH 18167637-2)

White ribbon with blue and red floral design. Silver buckle has a design of conventionalized flowers.

Belt With Buckle (China), 19th century (CH 18167637-3)

Belt With Buckle (China), 19th century (CH 18167637-3)

White ribbon with blue and red floral design. Silver buckle has a design of conventionalized flowers.

Boots For Nurses Uniform (China), 19th century (CH 18410599)

Boots For Nurses Uniform (China), 19th century (CH 18410599)

Pair of white cotton bootees made from double thickness of fabric with curved top, seamed down front and back, with quilted sole and heel guard.

Border (China), 19th century (CH 18382301-2)

Border (China), 19th century (CH 18382301-2)

Valance or border in heavy white cotton embroidered in blue cotton with a main design of a crow in flight appearing between two sprays of fruit-bearing branches. Flowers, butterflies and bats in a detached desi... More

Case (China), 19th century (CH 18556765)

Case (China), 19th century (CH 18556765)

One side of an embroidered spectacle case with geometric and floral designs in polychrome silks. Edged with blue braid and fitted at the top with silk ribbon and a pink bead slide.

Collar (China), 19th century (CH 18397795)

Collar (China), 19th century (CH 18397795)

Cream colored silk collar affixed with thirteen green silk "cloud" pendants, each with eight petals. Embroidered with polychrome silk and couched gold showing flowers and butterflies.

Collar (China), 19th century (CH 18474083)

Collar (China), 19th century (CH 18474083)

Black fabric attached to large symmetrical fabric with a black border that surrounds natural colored fabric with vase and floral embroidery. Below black is a border of yellow fabric with florals in the center b... More

Daoist Priest's Robe (China), 19th century (CH 18464275)

Daoist Priest's Robe (China), 19th century (CH 18464275)

Robe in the form of a large rectangle composed of widths of fabric which are continuous from the front hem over the shoulder to the back hem. The garment is open down the center front, and the front borders are... More

Daoist Priest's Robe (China), 19th century (CH 18464275-2)

Daoist Priest's Robe (China), 19th century (CH 18464275-2)

Robe in the form of a large rectangle composed of widths of fabric which are continuous from the front hem over the shoulder to the back hem. The garment is open down the center front, and the front borders are... More

Nurse's Jacket And Pants (China), 19th century (CH 18410595)

Nurse's Jacket And Pants (China), 19th century (CH 18410595)

Short flaring jacket with long sleeves, rounded neckline and asymmetrical closure. Sewn of white cotton decorated with wide bands of lacquered black silk at the sleeve, neck and front opening edges; with large ... More

Panel For A Fan Case (China), 19th century (CH 18370545)

Panel For A Fan Case (China), 19th century (CH 18370545)

Long panel of red satin with floral design embroidered in silver thread, above a border showing birds and flowers.

Rank Badge (China), 19th century (CH 18426389)

Rank Badge (China), 19th century (CH 18426389)

Rank badge of a sixth-rank civil official. A white egret in the center is surrounded by swirling clouds, waves, a small pagoda under a tree, and auspicious symbols.

Rank Badge (China), 19th century (CH 18571455)

Rank Badge (China), 19th century (CH 18571455)

Mandarin Square (P'u-Tzu) for military official of the second rank. Lion on a rock surrounded by wave and cloud forms as well as the Eight Auspicious Signs, worked in a tent stitch. Border of Chinese character ... More

Rank Badge (China), 19th century (CH 18571457)

Rank Badge (China), 19th century (CH 18571457)

Mandarin Square (P'u-Tzu) for military official of the second rank. Lion on a rock surrounded by wave and cloud forms as well as the Eight Auspicious Signs, worked in a tent stitch. Border of Chinese character ... More

Robe (China), 1875–99 (CH 18652633)

Robe (China), 1875–99 (CH 18652633)

A woman's robe in green gauze with polychrome embroidery of fish and lotus motifs.

Robe (China), 19th century (CH 18382303)

Robe (China), 19th century (CH 18382303)

Robe with rounded neckline, diagonal closure across right shoulder, slits at center front and back hem, and horseshoe-shaped sleeve cuffs.Twelve-symbol robe with ultramarine ground with deep wave border of diag... More

Robe (China), 19th century (CH 18382303-2)

Robe (China), 19th century (CH 18382303-2)

Robe with rounded neckline, diagonal closure across right shoulder, slits at center front and back hem, and horseshoe-shaped sleeve cuffs.Twelve-symbol robe with ultramarine ground with deep wave border of diag... More

Robe (China), 19th century (CH 18563427)

Robe (China), 19th century (CH 18563427)

Robe closing diagonally across the shoulder and under the right arm. Made of dark purple silk in gauze weave with medallions of dragons and floral designs. Trimmed with a wide black silk band embroidered in sha... More

Shawl (China), 19th century (CH 18419703)

Shawl (China), 19th century (CH 18419703)

Fine cream crèpe square embroidered with a deep border of Chinese figures and groups in garden scenes. Square central field filled with four large vases of flowers. Satin stitch embroidery on both sides. Deep f... More

Shawl (China), 19th century (CH 18574865)

Shawl (China), 19th century (CH 18574865)

Flowers and insects arranged in central and border ornaments. Shawl lined with silk and used as table cover.

Shawl (China), 19th century (CH 18574865-2)

Shawl (China), 19th century (CH 18574865-2)

Flowers and insects arranged in central and border ornaments. Shawl lined with silk and used as table cover.

Shawl (China), late 19th century (CH 18438731)

Shawl (China), late 19th century (CH 18438731)

Silk shawl with fringe embroidered in same color. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Skirt (China), 19th century (CH 18563133)

Skirt (China), 19th century (CH 18563133)

Blue silk satin skirt embroidered in colored silks with a design of flowers and birds; trimmed with black satin bands and black silk braid. Waistband of white linen lined with pink silk woven with a fret patter... More

Sleeve (China), 19th century (CH 18404787)

Sleeve (China), 19th century (CH 18404787)

Deep golden yellow satin with symmetrical design of a phoenix in floral arabesque on either side of large floral rosette. In bright silk satin stitch with details in French knots, outlined in couched gold threa... More

Trousers (China), late 19th century (CH 18562157)

Trousers (China), late 19th century (CH 18562157)

Straight trousers as part of suit. Lined with pink silk. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Woman's Short Coat (China), early 19th century (CH 18565493)

Woman's Short Coat (China), early 19th century (CH 18565493)

Short coat hand-sewn with wide sleeves, small round neck opening, and overlap buttoned at neck with two ball buttons and at right side seam with three buttons. Body of dark gray silk with woven pattern of scrol... More

Woman's Short Coat (China), early 19th century (CH 18565493-2)

Woman's Short Coat (China), early 19th century (CH 18565493-2)

Short coat hand-sewn with wide sleeves, small round neck opening, and overlap buttoned at neck with two ball buttons and at right side seam with three buttons. Body of dark gray silk with woven pattern of scrol... More

Woman's Short Robe (China), 19th century (CH 18449513)

Woman's Short Robe (China), 19th century (CH 18449513)

Short coat of dark blue silk satin, embroidered with clusters of flowers and butterflies in multicolored silks. Neckband, sleeve bands and bottom border are of white satin with floral embroidery, edged with bla... More

Woman's Short Robe (China), 19th century (CH 18449513-2)

Woman's Short Robe (China), 19th century (CH 18449513-2)

Short coat of dark blue silk satin, embroidered with clusters of flowers and butterflies in multicolored silks. Neckband, sleeve bands and bottom border are of white satin with floral embroidery, edged with bla... More

Woman's Surcoat (China), late 19th century (CH 18445967)

Woman's Surcoat (China), late 19th century (CH 18445967)

A robe of dark blue silk with a deep wave boder at the bottom and sleeve hems. Tapestry-woven design of eight large circular medallions showing five white cranes with red crests and blue cloud bands. Lined wit... More

Woman's Surcoat (China), late 19th century (CH 18445967-2)

Woman's Surcoat (China), late 19th century (CH 18445967-2)

A robe of dark blue silk with a deep wave boder at the bottom and sleeve hems. Tapestry-woven design of eight large circular medallions showing five white cranes with red crests and blue cloud bands. Lined wit... More

Fingernail Guard (China), 19th century (CH 18469385)

Fingernail Guard (China), 19th century (CH 18469385)

Curved, tapering ornaments with chased floral decoration, and pierced work on reverse.

Qing Dynasty Chinese - Ceremonial Headdress - Walters 863

Qing Dynasty Chinese - Ceremonial Headdress - Walters 863

This headdress was likely once worn by the Empress Dowager Cixi (1835-1908), the effective ruler of China during the later years of the Qing Dynasty. It is an exquisite example of Chinese decoration and the sym... More

Chinese - Hair Ornament - Walters 861

Chinese - Hair Ornament - Walters 861

This pair of ornaments (with Walters 86.14) and headdress (Walters 86.3) were likely once worn by the empress dowager, the effective ruler of China during the later years of the Qing Dynasty. It is an exquisite... More

Chinese - Hair Ornament - Walters 8614 - Back

Chinese - Hair Ornament - Walters 8614 - Back

This pair of ornaments (with Walters 86.1) and headdress (Walters 86.3) were likely once worn by the empress dowager, the effective ruler of China during the later years of the Qing Dynasty. It is an exquisite ... More

Chinese - Hair Ornament - Walters 8614

Chinese - Hair Ornament - Walters 8614

This pair of ornaments (with Walters 86.1) and headdress (Walters 86.3) were likely once worn by the empress dowager, the effective ruler of China during the later years of the Qing Dynasty. It is an exquisite ... More

Qing dynasty Chinese - Snuff Bottle with Landscape - Walters 491

Qing dynasty Chinese - Snuff Bottle with Landscape - Walters 491

NaN Public domain image of Chinese art, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chinese - Snuff Bottle with River Landscape - Walters 4996 - Group

Chinese - Snuff Bottle with River Landscape - Walters 4996 - Group

This is an example of "famille rose" porcelain.

Kinesisk figur föreställande Shou Xing är en av de tre taoistiska stjärngudarna för lycka - Hallwylska museet - 95994

Kinesisk figur föreställande Shou Xing är en av de tre taoistiska stjä...

Note: For documentary purposes the original description has been retained. Factual corrections and alternative descriptions are encouraged separately from the original description.Kinesisk figur föreställande ... More

China, 19th century - Han Woman's Jacket - 1956.306 - Cleveland Museum of Art

China, 19th century - Han Woman's Jacket - 1956.306 - Cleveland Museum...

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China, 19th century - Han Woman's Jacket - 1956.306 - Cleveland Museum of Art

China, 19th century - Han Woman's Jacket - 1956.306 - Cleveland Museum...

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China, late 19th century - Blouse - 1928.776 - Cleveland Museum of Art

China, late 19th century - Blouse - 1928.776 - Cleveland Museum of Art

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China, late 19th century - Blouse - 1928.776 - Cleveland Museum of Art

China, late 19th century - Blouse - 1928.776 - Cleveland Museum of Art

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of part of the costume, textile, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

China, late 19th century - Coat - 1916.1357 - Cleveland Museum of Art

China, late 19th century - Coat - 1916.1357 - Cleveland Museum of Art

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China, late 19th century - Embroidered Square - 1956.312 - Cleveland Museum of Art

China, late 19th century - Embroidered Square - 1956.312 - Cleveland M...

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China, late 19th century - han Woman's Coat - 1916.1356 - Cleveland Museum of Art

China, late 19th century - han Woman's Coat - 1916.1356 - Cleveland Mu...

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China, late 19th century - han Woman's Coat - 1916.1356 - Cleveland Museum of Art

China, late 19th century - han Woman's Coat - 1916.1356 - Cleveland Mu...

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China, late 19th century - han Woman's Jacket - 1956.311 - Cleveland Museum of Art

China, late 19th century - han Woman's Jacket - 1956.311 - Cleveland M...

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China, late 19th century - Rainbow Skirt - 1916.1353 - Cleveland Museum of Art

China, late 19th century - Rainbow Skirt - 1916.1353 - Cleveland Museu...

Public domain photograph of Chinese art from Cleveland Museum of Art, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

China, late 19th century - Skirt (Part 1) - 1916.1349.a - Cleveland Museum of Art

China, late 19th century - Skirt (Part 1) - 1916.1349.a - Cleveland Mu...

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China, late 19th century - Skirt (Part 2) - 1916.1349.b - Cleveland Museum of Art

China, late 19th century - Skirt (Part 2) - 1916.1349.b - Cleveland Mu...

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China, late 19th century - Skirt - 1916.1349 - Cleveland Museum of Art

China, late 19th century - Skirt - 1916.1349 - Cleveland Museum of Art

Public domain photograph of apron, dress, part of the costume, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

China, late 19th century - Skirt - 1916.1349 - Cleveland Museum of Art

China, late 19th century - Skirt - 1916.1349 - Cleveland Museum of Art

Public domain photograph of apron, dress, part of the costume, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

China, late 19th century - Skirt - 1916.1352 - Cleveland Museum of Art

China, late 19th century - Skirt - 1916.1352 - Cleveland Museum of Art

Public domain photograph of apron, dress, part of the costume, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

China, late 19th century - Skirt - 1916.1352 - Cleveland Museum of Art

China, late 19th century - Skirt - 1916.1352 - Cleveland Museum of Art

Public domain photograph of apron, dress, part of the costume, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

China, Late 19th century - Skirt - 1956.78 - Cleveland Museum of Art

China, Late 19th century - Skirt - 1956.78 - Cleveland Museum of Art

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of apron, dress, part of the costume, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Belt hook with lianji pattern from China, Qing dynasty, 19th century, nephrite, HAA

Belt hook with lianji pattern from China, Qing dynasty, 19th century, ...

Belt hook with lianji pattern from China, Qing dynasty, 19th century, nephrite, Honolulu Academy of Arts

Covered box in the shape of a melon with tendril, China, 19th century, nephrite

Covered box in the shape of a melon with tendril, China, 19th century,...

Covered box in the shape of a melon with tendril, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century, nephrite, Honolulu Museum of Art

'Boy on a Lotus Leaf', 19th century, nephrite, Honolulu Museum of Art

'Boy on a Lotus Leaf', 19th century, nephrite, Honolulu Museum of Art

Boy on a Lotus Leaf, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century, nephrite, Honolulu Museum of Art

Hanging vase, China, 19th century, nephrite, Honolulu Museum of Art

Hanging vase, China, 19th century, nephrite, Honolulu Museum of Art

Hanging vase, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century, nephrite, Honolulu Museum of Art

Chinese snuff bottle, Qing dynasty, 19th century, shell and lacquer, Honolulu Academy of Arts

Chinese snuff bottle, Qing dynasty, 19th century, shell and lacquer, H...

Chinese snuff bottle, Qing dynasty, 19th century, shell and lacquer, Honolulu Academy of Arts

Chinese snuff bottle, 19th century, glass bottle with glass stopper, Honolulu Museum of Art II

Chinese snuff bottle, 19th century, glass bottle with glass stopper, H...

Chinese snuff bottle, 19th century, glass bottle with glass stopper, Honolulu Museum of Art

Glass Chinese snuff bottle, Qing dynasty, 19th century, Honolulu Academy of Arts

Glass Chinese snuff bottle, Qing dynasty, 19th century, Honolulu Acade...

Glass Chinese snuff bottle, Qing dynasty, 19th century, Honolulu Academy of Arts

Chinese snuff bottle, 19th century, glass bottle with jadeite stopper, Honolulu Museum of Art

Chinese snuff bottle, 19th century, glass bottle with jadeite stopper,...

Chinese snuff bottle, 19th century, glass bottle with jadeite stopper, Honolulu Museum of Art

Chinese snuff bottle, late 19th century, glass, ivory, carnelian, soapstone and lacquer, Honolulu Museum of Art

Chinese snuff bottle, late 19th century, glass, ivory, carnelian, soap...

Chinese snuff bottle, Qing dynasty, late 19th century, glass, ivory, carnelian, soapstone and lacquer, Honolulu Museum of Art

Chinese snuff bottle, 19th century, glass bottle with coral stopper, Honolulu Museum of Art

Chinese snuff bottle, 19th century, glass bottle with coral stopper, H...

Chinese snuff bottle, 19th century, glass bottle with coral stopper, Honolulu Museum of Art

Chinese snuff bottle, 19th century, glass bottle with glass stopper, Honolulu Museum of Art

Chinese snuff bottle, 19th century, glass bottle with glass stopper, H...

Chinese snuff bottle, 19th century, glass bottle with glass stopper, Honolulu Museum of Art

Chinese snuff bottle, 19th century, glass bottle with jadeite stopper, Honolulu Museum of Art II

Chinese snuff bottle, 19th century, glass bottle with jadeite stopper,...

Chinese snuff bottle, 19th century, glass bottle with jadeite stopper, Honolulu Museum of Art

Chinese snuff bottle, 19th century, enameled stoneware bottle with jadeite and metal stopper, Honolulu Museum of Art

Chinese snuff bottle, 19th century, enameled stoneware bottle with jad...

Chinese snuff bottle, Qing dynasty, 19th century, enameled stoneware bottle with jadeite and metal stopper, Honolulu Museum of Art

Chinese snuff bottle, 19th century, agate bottle with quartz stopper, Honolulu Museum of Art

Chinese snuff bottle, 19th century, agate bottle with quartz stopper, ...

Chinese snuff bottle, Qing dynasty, 19th century, agate bottle with quartz stopper, Honolulu Museum of Art

Snuff bottle with inside painted landscape, early 19th century, rock crystal, Honolulu Museum of Art

Snuff bottle with inside painted landscape, early 19th century, rock c...

Chinese snuff bottle with inside painted landscape, Qing dynasty, early 19th century, rock crystal, ink and color, Honolulu Museum of Art

Chinese snuff bottle, 19th century, agate bottle with coral and brass stopper, Honolulu Museum of Art II

Chinese snuff bottle, 19th century, agate bottle with coral and brass ...

Chinese snuff bottle, Qing dynasty, 19th century, agate bottle with coral and brass stopper, Honolulu Museum of Art

Carriage saddle and trappings, view 2, Northern China, Qing dynasty, 19th century, leather, felt, iron with gold inlay - Royal Ontario Museum - DSC03671

Carriage saddle and trappings, view 2, Northern China, Qing dynasty, 1...

Exhibit in the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This work is old enough so that it is in the public domain. Photography was permitted in the museum without restriction.

'Buddha's hand citron', c. 1800-1900, China, Qing Dynasty, nephrite jade, Asian Art Museum of San Francisco

'Buddha's hand citron', c. 1800-1900, China, Qing Dynasty, nephrite ja...

Buddha's hand citron, c. 1800-1900, China, Qing Dynasty, nephrite jade, Asian Art Museum of San Francisco

Box And Stand (China), 19th century (CH 18315579-2)

Box And Stand (China), 19th century (CH 18315579-2)

Stacking box Public domain image of Chinese people, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Puppet (China), 19th century (CH 18339867)

Puppet (China), 19th century (CH 18339867)

Female figure with elaborate coiffure extending down to shoulders, bracelets on wrists and ornaments on upper arms. Painted with red and blue, faded.

Button (China), 19th century (CH 18575195)

Button (China), 19th century (CH 18575195)

globular button; glass beads in coral, green and yellow forming a pattern on white ground over a wooden [?] mold; above and below, are ornaments of blue kingfisher feathers set in brass; the one above the glob... More

Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Dragon Chasing Flaming Pearl LACMA 35.9.246a-b (1 of 2)

Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Dragon Chasing Flaming Pearl LACMA 35.9.24...

China, Chinese, Qing dynasty, Daoguang period, 1821-50 Tools and Equipment; bottles Molded porcelain with painted overglaze enamel decoration Gift of Albert G. Wassenich (35.9.246a-b) Chinese Art

Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Dragon Chasing Flaming Pearl LACMA 35.9.246a-b (2 of 2)

Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Dragon Chasing Flaming Pearl LACMA 35.9.24...

China, Chinese, Qing dynasty, Daoguang period, 1821-50 Tools and Equipment; bottles Molded porcelain with painted overglaze enamel decoration Gift of Albert G. Wassenich (35.9.246a-b) Chinese Art

Woman's Slipper for Bound Foot LACMA 43.21.1

Woman's Slipper for Bound Foot LACMA 43.21.1

China, 1875-1900 Costumes; Accessories Embroidered silk Gift of Mrs. S. Adolphus Knopf (43.21.1) Costume and Textiles

Table Cover (Gaishi) with Dragons LACMA M.39.2.100

Table Cover (Gaishi) with Dragons LACMA M.39.2.100

China, Late Qing dynasty, circa 1800-1850 Textiles; covers Cut and uncut silk velvet (Sirong) Gift of Miss Bella Mabury (M.39.2.100) Costume and Textiles

Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Mock Mask Handles LACMA M.45.3.308a-b

Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Mock Mask Handles LACMA M.45.3.308a-b

China, Chinese, Qing dynasty, Daoquang period, 1821-1850 Tools and Equipment; bottles Carved moss agate Overall: 3 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. (7.94 x 7 x 3.49 cm); .a) Cover: 3 x 1 1/8 in. (7.62 x 2.86 cm); .b... More

Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Flower Vases and Inscriptions LACMA M.45.3.333a-b

Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Flower Vases and Inscriptions LACMA M.45.3...

China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period, 1736-1795 Tools and Equipment; bottles Molded gourd, with hardstone stopper 3 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. (9.53 x 3.18 x 3.18 cm) Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch Collection (M.45... More

Pair of Woman's Slippers for Bound Feet LACMA M.67.8.136a-b

Pair of Woman's Slippers for Bound Feet LACMA M.67.8.136a-b

China, late 19th century Costumes; Accessories Silk satin, brocaded silk satin 3 1/4 x 1 x 4 1/2 in. (8.25 x 2.54 x 11.43 cm) each Mrs. Alice F. Schott Bequest (M.67.8.136a-b) Costume and Textiles