Textile with the Character for Longevity (Shou), 17th century

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Textile with the Character for Longevity (Shou), 17th century, China, Brocaded silk satin, Overall: 35 1/2 x 13 3/8 in. ( x 34 cm), Textiles-Woven, The character for longevity (shou) is here flanked by beribboned swastikas (wan), each signifying ten thousand years. The shape of the textile suggests that it may have been part of a decorative canopy or valance

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Size: 2861px × 6400px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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