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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
Museum record:
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