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Hanging Case

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Hanging Case by Unknown Artist. Black and white drawing of a hanging case with a cord. The hanging case is diamond-shaped with a triangular top and bottom. The top narrows to a small loop where the cord is attached. The case has a repeating pattern of hexagons, rectangles and flowers. The pattern consists of a gray background; outlined in black; and white designs. The background behind the hanging case is white.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
378 × 625 px
Museum record:
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