Liao Gilt Silver Dancing Girl Costume
Date: Liao Dynasty, 11th cent. A.D.
Country of Origin :Northern China
Marterial:gilt silver
Dimensions: 4 1/2"x5"(11.5x12.5cms. each)
Description: A very rare Liao Dynasty gilt silver pair of breast covers decorated with Phoenixes (or possibly pheasants) and lotus nipples, for a performer or dancing girl. Small holes around the edges allowed each piece to be sewed onto a cloth costume as well as slits on the sides which allowed the pieces to be tied to one another.
