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Imperial dresses worn by concubines in the Qing Dynasty

2014-07-30 16:25:46

(chinadaily.com.cn)

 

A red "double happiness" robe. The robe is decorated with the Chinese character "shuang xi" (double happiness), "shou" (longevity), a red bat, red-crowned crane, peach and other patterns symbolizing auspiciousness. In January 1889, or the 15th year of Emperor Guangxu's reign in the Qing Dynasty, Empress Xiaoding worn this robe at her grand wedding ceremony with Emperor Guangxu. [Photo/Palace Museum]

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