Three Cases from a Set
These three cases are embroidered with bats, flowers, and some of the attributes of the Eight Daoist Immortals, such as the fan and the sword. The cylindrical case was used to hold a ring; the rectangular case, cards; and the case with a round opening, a watch.
Artwork Details
- Title: Three Cases from a Set
- Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
- Date: late 19th Century
- Culture: China
- Medium: Silk and metallic thread embroidery on silk satin
- Dimensions: a): 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (8.26 x 8.26 cm)
b): 2 x 1 1/2 in. (5.08 x 3.81 cm)
c): 5 x 2 3/4 in. (12.70 x 6.99 cm) - Classification: Textiles-Embroidered
- Credit Line: Gift of Alice Boney, 1977
- Object Number: 1977.265.1a–c
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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19th century
Xugu (Zhu Huairen) (Chinese, 1823–1896)
1866
Hu Zhang (Chinese, 1848–1899)
1873
19th century
mid-19th century
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