Period:Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Date:18th–19th century Culture:China Medium:Silk and metallic thread tapestry (kesi) Dimensions:Overall: 13 x 2 1/2 in. (33 x 6.4 cm) Classification:Textiles-Tapestries Credit Line:Bequest of William Christian Paul, 1929 Accession Number:30.75.845 This fan case has two different tapestry-woven patterns. One side, suitable for summer, depicts a lotus; the other, more appropriate for autumn, features orchids.
Period:Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Date:18th–19th century Culture:China Medium:Silk and metallic thread tapestry (kesi) Dimensions:Overall: 13 x 2 1/2 in. (33 x 6.4 cm) Classification:Textiles-Tapestries Credit Line:Bequest of William Christian Paul, 1929 Accession Number:30.75.845 This fan case has two different tapestry-woven patterns. One side, suitable for summer, depicts a lotus; the other, more appropriate for autumn, features orchids.