Fan Case with Design of Birds and Flowers

Culture: Chinese
Dynasty: Qing dynasty, 1644–1911
Period: Tongzhi period, 1861–1875
Date: late 19th century
Material: Embroidered silk over cardboard with glass beads
associated with: Wuchang, Hubei province, China, Asia
made in: China, Asia
Classification: Jewelry & personal accessories, textiles
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: Not on view
Dimensions: with carrying cord: 16 in. x 2 3/4 in. x 5/8 in. (40.6 x 7 x 1.6 cm)
without carrying cord: 12 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 5/8 in. (31.1 x 7 x 1.6 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Elizabeth McDaniel Peterson
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 138:2011.2

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