Date:early 20th century Culture:China Medium:Silk tapestry (kesi) Dimensions:Overall: 27 x 30 5/8 in. (68.6 x 77.8 cm) Classification:Costumes-Tapestries Credit Line:Gift of Florance Waterbury, 1945 Accession Number:45.125.12 The small repeating roundels on this sleeveless jacket are a form of the Chinese character shou, signifying longevity. Each of the shou characters includes two wan characters (swastikas), signifying ten thousand years. The garment was appropriately worn for birthday celebrations.
Date:early 20th century Culture:China Medium:Silk tapestry (kesi) Dimensions:Overall: 27 x 30 5/8 in. (68.6 x 77.8 cm) Classification:Costumes-Tapestries Credit Line:Gift of Florance Waterbury, 1945 Accession Number:45.125.12 The small repeating roundels on this sleeveless jacket are a form of the Chinese character shou, signifying longevity. Each of the shou characters includes two wan characters (swastikas), signifying ten thousand years. The garment was appropriately worn for birthday celebrations.