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Hearst Museum object titled Garment, accession number 9-13554a-c, described as Tape bunches.  8 tapes hang from each green band.  Each tape is blue silk satin, embroidered in silver and gold with sea, mountain, dragon, phoenix, flower.  Curling motive at bottom edge.  Light blue edging and lining on each tape.  Worn over sides of a woman’s skirt with honeycomb pleating.  Possibly used at weddings.  20th century. Symbolism: Dragon - strength, goodness; Phoenix - peace, prosperity, fertility
Hearst Museum object titled Hair ornament, accession number 9-21326, described as Hair ornament. Two-winged hair ornament to hold bun. Gilt metal. Ends pointed and slightly bent. Decor: a sprig of peony in relief on either end.  Overall length: 10 cm; greatest width: 0.9 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Hair ornament, accession number 9-21341a,b, described as Hair ornament. Flat silver hair ornament with egg-shaped cloisonne head.  a: Head has lost the cloisonne work. Pattern: Lotus (Chrysanthemum?), butterfly in 0.5 cm wide frame. A set stone rose over the body of the butterfly. Head 4.4 x 5.2 cm. b: Long silver blade broken off. Pattern rises from bamboo to flowers and clouds. Length:  12.2 cm; greatest width: 1 cm.