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Eyeglass Case

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of an eyeglass case. The case is oblong and has rounded ends. It features intricate white designs on a darker background, including a rectangular shape in the middle with black lines forming a geometric pattern. A black band encircles the middle. The case has a cord with a bead at the top. A tassel with long black threads is attached to the bottom-right side. The background is white with shadows.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
463 × 625 px
Museum record:
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