【Period】:Qing dynasty
【CAT】 :Embroidery
【Size】 :Length 132cm, sleeve-to sleeve length 168.5cm
Collected by the Jiangning Imperial Silk Manufacturing Museum
Made of red satin, this women’s gown has horse hoof-shaped sleeves, a round collar, a front piece that buttons on the right, and slits opened on the right and left. Designs of eight roundels of crane holding lingzhi in its mouth are embroidered on the gown among flowers, gourds, and butterflies. The same decorative pattern is embroidered on collar, cuffs, and the connecting sleeves (jiexiu) on the black satin. The lower part of the gown is decorated with the cliff and seawater pattern. The gown features simple and chic design, rich colors, and lively patterns.