hsiu hua chun (Skirt)
About this object
Cultural context
it was made to be worn by lady of high rank.
Physical description
Dark red damask skirt with pleats and embroidery. Across the top is a wide cotton waistband with two blue loops. On the edges of the skirt are borders with lotus, chrysanthemum and peony motifs in blue and white on black ground. On the front and back are panels with butterfly, lotus, chrysanthemum and peony motifs in gold, blue and white on dark red ground. The inside is unlined.
Categories
Materials
Date Acquired
1952
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 102 cm x 117 cm
Object Number
N1.77