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Detail from an early 19th century Chinese silk tapestry robe

Buddhist Emblems: the sacred canopy carried on heavenly clouds above the conch shell, which floats on the waves of the waters of the earth.

Worn by an aristocratic lady of the court on semi-formal occasions.

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