Spectacle case, Medium: canvas, silk, glass bead Technique: embroidered in tent stitch, Covering for spectacle case is net embroidered in polychrome silks (tent stitch). One side showing flowers with butterflies and crab and the other, medallions containing people, architectural forms, and flowers, with spaces filled with frets. Case is edged with braid and fitted that the top and bottom with ribbons and beads., China, 19th century, embroidery & stitching, Spectacle case

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Size: 2383px × 9528px
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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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