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Three Cases from a Set

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph. A circular object with a rope-like border and decorative swirls is at the top. The circular object has a smooth surface. Two tassels hang from the right side. The tassels have long, thin fibers and are attached to black cylindrical pieces. The tassels are different sizes. The background is light grey. Two cords are visible on the right. A white border is at the bottom. Handwritten numbers are in the bottom-right corner. Printed numbers are in the bottom-left corner. This is "Three Cases from a Set" by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th Century
Medium
Silk and metallic thread embroidery on silk satin
Culture
China
Dimensions
446 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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