Bag with Character for Longevity (Shou)
Diamond-shaped object with a red and white cord attached at the top. Object has blue background with gold border and gold Chinese characters in the center. Border consists of repeating gold lines forming a maze-like pattern. Gold border around the edge also consists of a maze-like pattern. Blue background has a maze-like pattern. Two Chinese characters are written in gold in the center. The object is titled "Bag with Character for Longevity (Shou)" by an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th–19th century
- Medium
- Silk and metallic thread embroidery on silk gauze
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 364 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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