Folding Case with Characters for Longevity (Shou and Kao), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th–19th century, China, Silk and metallic thread embroidery on silk gauze, Overall: 10 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. (27.3 x 8.9 cm), Textiles-Embroidered, This case is decorated with the characters shou kao, meaning longevity, on a fretwork ground that incorporates the swastika, or wan, signifying ten thousand years.
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Folding Case, Characters, Longevity, Shou, Kao, Qing dynasty, 1644–1911, 18th–19th century, China, Silk, metallic thread embroidery, silk gauze, Overall, 10 3/4 x 3 1/2, 27.3 8.9 cm, Textiles-Embroidered, case, decorated, characters shou, kao, meaning longevity, fretwork ground, incorporates, swastika, wan, signifying ten, thousand, years
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