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Fan Case with Bottle Gourds and Vines

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black fan case with gold, green, and tan floral designs including bottle gourds and vines; long brown cord threaded through top. The case is long and cylindrical with rounded top; has decorative gold swirling pattern on top; long brown cord threaded through top with small brown balls on ends; small beads on cord. The artwork is by "Unknown". The title of the artwork is "Fan Case with Bottle Gourds and Vines".

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk and metallic-thread tapestry (kesi)
Culture
China
Dimensions
289 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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