Panel with Shou Characters and Lingzhi Fungus

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a square panel with frayed edges. The panel has a woven design featuring symmetrical patterns of stylized lingzhi fungus motifs in rows, with a central character repeated throughout. The character appears to be "shou" in a calligraphic style. The design combines dark and light-colored threads, creating a contrasting visual effect. The panel's surface shows signs of wear and aging. By Ming dynasty, Chinese.