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Hearst Museum object titled Belt clasp, accession number 9-21334, described as Ivory belt clasp. Dragon straining for the pearl of perfection; in high relief on raised platform over 5 x 3 cm platform with notched corners and a border of long loops. Notch for closing dovetail in back.

Hearst Museum object titled Box, accession number 9-17792, described as box, votive box for statue, rectangular, carved dark wood, peg construction, one side open, front with two opposed carved dragons; early 10th century

Hearst Museum object titled Bridal crown, accession number 9-21330, described as Manchu bridal crown. “dien dse”; “dien-shang fei-cui”, “crown covered with kingfisher feathers”. All ornaments backed with the character for “Joy” in pink plush. Some plaques in braided gold wires “cuan si”. The whole on a braided body “tai dse” of wire wound with black satin. (See donor’s accession notes for her drawing of crown.) Fide: Ilse M. Fang, 8/28/2001: First, a wire band with black satin for the network would be made. This has cloud, plants, acanthus leaf images. Crown adorned with metal and kingfisher frame; inside each frame have ornament, petals, semi-precious stone like amethyst or river pearls - metal stamens - lotus pod images. “Phoenix zone” in front, for women. The bangles would cover the eyes. Butterfly wings with jade. Double happiness symbols for wedding. Tassels, etc., are all prescribed. Blue kingfisher feathers are glued onto metal background.

Hearst Museum object titled Case, accession number 9-21261, described as Man’s case (for the ivory plaque reminding him of the early morning audience?). Black, navy blue, gold and silver tapestry stitches with six red accents. Identical patterns fore and aft. Cloud-shaped lid shows a bat; body: four symbols for “long life” in gold, interspersed with five for “joy” in silver. Crowned by the flamed pearl of perfection in silver and red, and framed by the running thunder motif forming the two dragons spitting it out, or vying for it, respectively. Sides: a black band with silver Xs and gold squares. A lip of cobalt blue broadcloth surmounts the case. The lining of unbleached cotton material covers both case and lip as well as the lid. The carrying double cord is 16 cm long and neatly knotted once. Two other cords emerge below and are first wound with a fabric embroidered in tapestry stitch in the unusual color scheme of white, pink, and red. These cords are 11 cm long. All cords are sapphire blue. Height of closed case: 11 cm; front width: 5 cm; cloud top: 6.7 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Case cover, accession number 9-21263, described as Ivory-colored, rectangular (needle?) case cover. Ivory satin, bordered at top and bottom with narrow tape with looped scallops and a running red-dot-in-black-bar pattern; and a 1 cm-wide black satin border. Seam down center of back. Top opening closed in the center with stitches of green to resemble webbing. Same at bottom, back only. Interfacing and pink, glazed coarse cotton lining. The bottom opening suggests that this case slid over a receptacle, perhaps for sewing needles. It would have hung by 2 cords passing upward on either side of the closure. (Fide: Ilse M. Fang, 8/28/2001: for needle case or anything with same dimensions, such as visiting cards or ivory plaques reminding person when to go to audience). A phoenix over a peony and other flowers is embroidered on the front in satin and stem stitch and Peking knots. Fide: Ilse M. Fang, 8/28/2001: Good satin with good embroidery. Height: 11 cm; width 6 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Chest and panel, accession number 9-9556a,b, described as Chest with removable front panel: cinnabar lacquer on wood; a) chest: rectangular inverted U-shape with allover carved hexagonal design and key motif border; moveable brass dragon-shaped handle; 5 drawers and 2 open compartments inside; height 32.4 , length 39, width 19.4 cm; b) panel: inverted U-shape; carved Taoist scene on a terrace by the sea with key motif border; height 16, width 35.8 cm

Hearst Museum object titled Cloth, accession number 9-15274, described as LENGTH OF CLOTH. Silk, metallic. Weaving. Slate-grey, dk. grey, gold. Slate grey brocaded w. dk. grey, gold metallic and gold. Pattern of horizontal rows of dragons of crane medallions alternate with floral motif. Ends and 4 bands across are water stained. Good condition otherwise. 27⅜ inches wide by 85½ inches long.

Hearst Museum object titled Coat, accession number 9-15455, described as Coat; silk, gilt wrapped yarns, paint, metal buttons; plain weave, brocaded, tapestry weave, paint; dark blue ground, multicolored designs, brown sleeves with gilt stripes, blue lining; 53 by 42 3/4 inches cuff to cuff edge; dragon and other motives.

Hearst Museum object titled Coat, accession number 9-5329, described as Coat; silk; embroidered on blue ground with gold dragon and cloud designs; gilt wrapped yarns, rayon lining; satin weave embroidered; blue green lining.

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