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Hearst Museum object titled Altar surround, accession number 9-15483, described as Lined, shaped piece; linen, silk, ink; satin weave, plain weave, satin embroidery stitch, couching, ink tinting; white ground, natural lining, multicolored, gold metallic; 27 by 46 3/4 inches; lined, shaped piece like an upside-down "U" or an arch with square outside corners. White satin embroidered with a beautiful variety of clouds, 2 dragons and 2 medallions. Satin stitch, couching and ink tint on dragon. Multicolored and gold metallic.

Hearst Museum object titled Apron, accession number 9-15570, described as Apron shaped garment; silk; sewn, applique, couched, pattern weave; dull gold ground with soft multi colors; pieces and lined garment of dull gold pattern weave, decorated with flower motifs in soft multi colors of applique and/or couched embroidery. Basic rectangular shape has two faced strips attached at one side. Faced loop attached to center of these strips. 23 1/2 in. wide, 16 in. long, 36 in. inside strip.

Hearst Museum object titled Bag, accession number 9-15430, described as Bag; silk, gilt paper wrapped yarns, cotton ling; satin, couching and other embroidery stitches; orange ground, multicolored designs; 6 3/4 inch diameter; leaf motives.

Hearst Museum object titled Bag, accession number 9-15402, described as Padded piece, money bag. Silk, gilt paper? wrapped yarns. Satin weave, embroidered in couching; cord attached. Light red ground, gold, and silver designs. Cloud? motives. 3¼ inches by 4 inches irregular.

Hearst Museum object titled Bag, accession number 9-15431, described as Bag; silk, cotton lining, gilt paper wrapped yarns; ground entirely covered with embroidery, plain weave lining, knotted netting, tassels; multicolored; 10 by 5 inches, irregular; butterfly, floral motives.

Hearst Museum object titled Bag, accession number 9-15438, described as Bag; silk, gilt paper wrapped yarns, metal sequins, metal button; satin weave, embroidered, satin weave lining; blue ground, multicolored designs, blue lining; 10 3/8 by 3 inches, oval; human figure motives.

Hearst Museum object titled Bags, accession number 9-15426a,b, described as 2 money bags; silk, paper, metal wrapped yarns; satin, embroidered, braid, paper lined; magenta ground, green and gold embroidery; 4 by 3 1/2 inch approximately, floral motives and green tassels.

Hearst Museum object titled Band, accession number 9-15189, described as Band. Silk, gilt paper? wrapped yarns. Satin weave, embroidered in couched loops. Black ground, varicolored designs. Floral motives. ¾ inch to 1¾ inch by 12 inches tapered.

Hearst Museum object titled Bands, accession number 9-15369a,b, described as Two bands tacked together at one corner. Silk, paint. K'ossu tapestry weave, painted. Varicolored. Figure, floral, tree, bird motives. 40 inches by 4 inches each.

Hearst Museum object titled Basketry cap, accession number 9-21241a,b, described as a: little boy’s black satin cap. Blue and white lining with off-lozenge-shape pattern. Front center: flower basket (appliqued machine embroidery) over lace strips symbolizing rocks and water. Top right and left: trifoils of bead-chains (clouds?) flanking one paillette star. Red pompom and triangular constellation in star-studded sky represent top rank in imperial examinations. b: bag of beads that have fallen off cap.

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