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Fan Case with Orchids and Lotus

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Fan case with orchids and lotus by unknown artist. Long, narrow, rectangular case with rounded top. Top portion wider than bottom, with rounded edges. Strap attached to top, made of same material as case. Strap looped to left side, with small knob on right side. Case features embroidered design on front, with floral pattern. Design includes orchids and lotus flowers. Background of image is light-colored, possibly fabric or paper. Case positioned vertically, with strap on left side. Bottom of case not visible, as it is cropped by image edge. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk and metallic thread tapestry (kesi)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
223 × 625 px
Museum record:
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