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2002-15-2

From: Mongolia

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 2002-15-2
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Mongolian | Halh
Provenience Mongolia
Period 19th Century
Date Made 1800 - 1825 CE
Section Asian
Materials Silk | Cotton (uncertain) | Silver
Description

Part of wealthy married Halh woman's costume. Sleeveless, large antique Mongolian silver buttons on front. Bright pink cotton (?) lining. Exterior: Chinese silk - blue with dense gold flowers; pink/green/black rose trim flanked by blue/pink flowers and blue/purple/pinks/yellows band.

Length 121 cm
Width 88 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mr. & Mrs. William G. Bikales, 2002

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