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Mirror Case with Filled Diagonal Lattice and Swastikas (Wan)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat object with a yellow border. The object features a beige background with a diagonal lattice pattern composed of 16 squares. The lattice pattern has a repeating design of three elements: - Greek key patterns in blue, orange, brown, and green - Four-pointed star-like symbols, called swastikas or "wan" - Four-petaled floral motifs in blue, orange, and green. The object appears to be made of woven material. It is set against a gray background.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk embroidery on silk gauze
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 583 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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