A Chinese Manchu women's court waistcoat for informal wear, Qing Dynasty, circa 1890, embroidered with colourful butterflies on a mauve silk damask, edged with wide black borders, approximately 75cm high x 70cm wide A classic example of the late Qing dynasty court attire worn during the era of the last Empress Cixi. 清光绪 石青地缎绣蝶纹女袍品相报告: in nice condition with only very minor faults