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Object Number
991-12-60/15059
Display Title
Heart-Shaped Embroidered Mirror with Bat and Cloud Motif
Descriptions
Indigenous Term
Yes (Chinese name)
Object Description
Heart-shaped mirror with decorative bat and cloud motif. Embroidered in satin stitch and outlined with gold and silver metallic couch-stitching. <transliteration> (Chinese name). 26 cm. (l) x 13 cm. (w) x 2 cm. (h).
Inventory Description
Mirror, heart shape, cloth backing, bat and cloud applique, embroidery, knot tas
Classification
- Mirror
Department
Ethnographic
Date
late 19th century - early 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
China
Dimensions
Overall: 8.2 x 9.1 x 0.6 cm (3 1/4 x 3 9/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
991-12-60/15059
Provenance
Collector
Sarah Pike Conger
(1898 - 1905)
Donor
Sarah Conger Buchan Jewell
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