Case with Cover

China

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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.

Case with Cover, Silk and metallic-thread embroidery on silk satin and float-patterned plain-weave silk, China

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