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Embroidered Case

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Embroidered Case by artist not provided: The rectangular object has a black lower half and a top half with embroidered flowers on a green background. The embroidered flowers are pink, peach, and red, accompanied by green leaves and yellow accents. A long, thin, light-brown leather strap extends from the top of the object. Two light-brown cords with tassels are attached to the bottom. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
501 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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