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Mirror Case

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a mirror case by artist unknown titled "Mirror Case". The case is round with a scalloped edge. It has an embroidered design around the edge featuring leaves and swirls. A circular mirror is surrounded by a decorative border. A long cord with a tassel is attached to the top. The tassel has a metal cap on top and hangs down on the left side. The cord extends from the top, curving to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 530 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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