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October 9 1999 - January 9 2000 |
Silk Wrap
A double phoenix and plum blossom design executed in gold-woven satin on smoke-coloured damask used for a breast-plate. The Prince of Qi wore eight layers of exquisite silk clothing, while the woman accompanying him wore nine such layers.
Source: Photo CD 9091 3192 4087, Image # 045
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