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IPSMG:R.1990.72.4

Ipswich Collections

shoe, pair of shoes, shoes

Pair of shoes to fit bound 'lotus' foot of a Han Chinese woman, Northern style. Very pointed toes, unusual folded back section. high heels [?]. Front section is pink (or faded red) with blue edging and floral embroidery; back section is faded green with floral and butterfly design.

China, Asia