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The character for longevity (shou) is here flanked by beribboned swastikas (wan), each signifying ten thousand years. The shape of the textile suggests that it may have been part of a decorative canopy or valance.
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Title: Textile with the Character for Longevity (Shou)
Date: 17th century
Culture: China
Medium: Brocaded silk satin
Dimensions: Overall: 35 1/2 x 13 3/8 in. (90.2 x 34 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Woven
Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 1946
Accession Number: 46.133.11
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