Bag with Character for Longevity (Shou), 18th–19th century

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Bag with Character for Longevity (Shou), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th–19th century, China, Silk and metallic thread embroidery on silk gauze, Overall: 8 x 4 3/4 in. ( x cm), Textiles-Embroidered, This case is decorated with the character shou, meaning longevity, on a fretwork ground that incorporates the swastika, or wan, signifying ten thousand years

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Size: 3362px × 5759px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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