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Eyeglasses Case with Bamboo on Fretwork Background

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of an eyeglasses case. Oval-shaped case with rounded edges. The case features a patterned design resembling fretwork in shades of dark and light gray. The pattern consists of interlocking geometric shapes. A wide black band encircles the middle of the case. Attached to the top of the case is a cord with a large white bead at the end. A long tassel with multiple strands hangs from the left side of the cord. The tassel is secured by two cylindrical beads. A long cord extends from the bottom of the case, ending in a smaller white bead. The background is a plain light gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk and metallic thread embroidery on silk gauze
Culture
China
Dimensions
440 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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