Case with Cover, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Silk and metallic-thread embroidery on silk satin and float-patterned plain-weave silk, Overall excluding tassels: 11 x 5 in. (27.9 x 12.7 cm), Costumes-Accessories, 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.
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Case, Cover, Qing dynasty, 1644–1911, 19th century, China, Silk, metallic-thread embroidery, silk satin, float-patterned plain-weave silk, Overall excluding tassels, 11 x 5, 27.9 12.7 cm, Costumes-Accessories, flat, case, shape, two pomegranates, cover shaped leaves, Pomegranates, copious seeds, represent, wish, descendants
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