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A wide satin coat hung with its sleeves straight out. The coat is black with a sheen. Along the edges of the sleeves and front opening is a spaced out pattern of colorful butterflies, flowers, and greenery.

Woman's Coat with Butterfly Decor

Chinese

Heavy black satin with brocaded decoration

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Textile Arts