Panel with Shou Characters and Lingzhi Fungus
In this textile, the Chinese character for longevity (shou) is paired with lingzhi, a type of fungus said to impart long life. Both the shou characters and the outlines of the lingzhi are woven in metallic thread.
Artwork Details
- Title: Panel with Shou Characters and Lingzhi Fungus
- Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
- Date: 16th–early 17th century
- Culture: China
- Medium: Brocaded silk twill damask
- Dimensions: 21 3/8 x 20 3/8 in. (54.3 x 51.8 cm)
- Classification: Textiles-Woven
- Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 1946
- Object Number: 46.133.19
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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Unidentified artist Chinese, active mid-12th century
mid-12th century
Attributed to Leng Mei (Chinese, active 1677–1742)
early 18th century
19th century
ca. 1330–32
14th century
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