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19th century · Silk and metallic-thread embroidery on silk satin and float-patterned plain-weave silk · Asian Art

This flat case in the shape of two pomegranates has a cover shaped like two leaves. Pomegranates, with their copious seeds, represent a wish for many descendants.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Silk and metallic-thread embroidery on silk satin and float-patterned plain-weave silk

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Florance Waterbury, 1967