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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
Museum record:
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