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Ceremonial Uniform
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Ceremonial Uniform

1644–1911 · satin weave silk with gold metal thread embroidery; supplementary weft; black velvet; metal (brass?); lined in blue silk

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The ceremonial uniform was considerably heavy; the jacket alone weighs 2.38 kg (5.25 lbs).

Cleveland Museum of Art’s own description
Credit lineCeremonial Uniform, 1644–1911. China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Satin weave silk with gold metal thread embroidery; supplementary weft; black velvet; metal (brass?); lined in blue silk. The Cleveland Museum of Art, General Income Fund, 1918.560

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