Silk with textured floral pattern, multi-colored silk and gold brocade threads, inside with silk lining, three gold painted copper buttons and fabric loops at the front. China, Republican Period

This black informal Waitao domestic lady’s jacket shows colorful embroidery decoration standing out prominently against the patterned background. The embroideries depict flower baskets and smaller floral arrangements. The hems at the lower part, collar and sleeves are featuring a broad, floral band embroidered in radiant hues. Light silk bands embroidered with flowers and Buddhist symbols highlighted with gold brocade threads round off the sleeves.

Shape: Waitao jacket
Dimensions: Total width (measured with stretched out sleeves) 126 cm; maximum length 61 cm
Condition: Good condition with only very few small tears, slight discoloration and few loose threads
Provenance: Austrian private collection

民國黑緞提花五彩花籃紋女褂
品相良好，稍有水跡、褪色及脫綫処
奧地利私人收藏