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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.
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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
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