Women's informal xiape jacket in embroidered silk on a dark blue background, China, late 19th centuryWith round neck and central opening, embroidered in gold thread and polychrome satin with a pair of dragons in profile with four claws chasing fiery beads on the front and, on the back, two phoenixes facing each other amidst clouds, bats and flowers. The lower band is decorated with flowers on oblique li shui lines topped with waves. In the center on each side the civil servant square of the 5th rank represented by the silver pheasant. At the bottom of the dress, a green silk net from which golden metal balls and multicolored silk tassels are suspended. The lining in pink taffeta. It closes with ties on the front and sides. Height (without bangs): 85 cm; middle: 46 cmTears , wear and accidents . 清晚期石青五品命妇白鹇纹补子流苏彩绣龙纹霞帔