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Measurements
8cm diam.
Place of Origin
China
Historical Period/Date
Unknown date
Registration Number
2006-006
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Cross Stitch,
Objects
Cloths,Costume Accessories - Women,

Physical Description

A circular cloth pad used to wipe hair oil on a woman’s head to keep the hair in place, or to apply makeup. Very fine canvas embroidered with traditional Chinese design of rocks, tree, temple and boats. Edged with narrow floral ribbon. The whole pad is bound in black with a blue silk lining.

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