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Chinese informal overcoat
(Waitao)
(late 19th century)

Medium
silk (satin), wool, silk and metallic thread
Measurements
106.0 cm (centre back) 146.0 cm (cuff to cuff)
Place/s of Execution
China
Accession Number
AS15-1979
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by Mrs H. Groom, 1979
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Ch'ang-Fu (woman's coat), black satin, blue silk lining. Embroidered flowers and cranes on white border.