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Fan Case

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black fan case with a black cord and two clear beads at the top. The case is adorned with white designs and Chinese characters. The top of the case has a cloud-like pattern. Below the pattern are three sections of Chinese characters outlined in white. The background of the image is white. "Fan Case" by unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
125 × 625 px
Museum record:
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