Woman's calf length embroidered silk dress, aba, inset with pieces of glass. Six panels of green silk fabric stitched together vertically form the body and flared skirt of the dress, which has short narrow sleeves. Embroidery of chain stitch and inset mirrors covers the upper part of the sleeves and a large V-shaped front panel which extends below the waist with a further downward pointing element below. The back is not decorated.
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