A Manchu lady's sleeveless birthday surcoat of midnight blue silk kesi woven with gilt Shou characters, each surrounded by a ring of five blue bats, 19th century (relined)

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A Manchu lady's sleeveless birthday surcoat of midnight blue silk kesi woven with gilt Shou characters, each surrounded by a ring of five blue bats, 19th century (relined)
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Five bats (Wu-fu) represent the Five Blessings and coupled with Shou characters, symbolise wishes for the long life and happiness of the wearer

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