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Fan Case with Flowers and Insects on a White Background

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long, narrow, white, rectangular object with rounded edges and a black interior visible at one end. The object is decorated with a colorful floral pattern featuring blue, red, and green flowers and leaves. Two green straps protrude from the top, with pink buttons visible near the top. The background is gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-19th century
Medium
Silk and metallic-thread embroidery on silk satin
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 442 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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