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Mirror Case

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Mirror Case by an unknown artist shows a black and white photograph of a fabric-covered case. The case has a scalloped edge and is made of woven fabric in a checkered pattern. The case is oval-shaped with a circular frame around a central oval opening, and a loop of fabric at the top. A cord extends from the loop, with a tassel at the top featuring two cylindrical pieces of metal. The cord trails down to the right side. The case appears to be lying flat on a white surface.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 483 px
Museum record:
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