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Mirror Case with Filled Diagonal Lattice

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Mirror Case with Filled Diagonal Lattice by Unknown is a circular object with a black border around a central patterned area. The central area features a repeating design of 25 squares arranged in a diagonal lattice pattern. Each square contains a colorful, symmetrical floral or geometric design on a tan background. The squares alternate in color, with some being red, green, yellow, or blue. The designs within the squares include blue and red floral motifs, and some have a white or tan outline. Two small tan straps are attached to the left and right sides of the black border. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk embroidery on silk gauze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 583 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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