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Eyeglass Case

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval eyeglass case with a black band around the middle, featuring a leaf design on a textured background. A cord with a tassel on the left side and a cord with a ball on the right side. The case appears to be made of fabric or woven material, likely a type of woven textile. The tassel is long and thin with a silver-colored wrapping at the top. The cords are thin and light-colored. The background is a plain light-colored surface. Eyeglass Case by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
440 × 625 px
Museum record:
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