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Eyeglass Case

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped eyeglass case with rounded top and scalloped edge, dark fabric with embroidered white flowers and leaves, border around edge of case has interlocking diamonds. Long cord attached to top with knot about one third of way down, cord on right has decorative knot at bottom. The Eyeglass Case is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
420 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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