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Ancient Chinese Bronzes
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This embroidered folding screen depicts a set of bronze vessels. While the subject of bronze vessels is part of mainstream male elite culture, which centered on ancestral rituals, the written text that accompanies each bronze vessel expresses the idea of evoking good fortune and wishing for many children. The is perhaps related to the idea that those who diligently perform rituals for the spirit of ancestors could have all their aspirations realized.
| Artist / Maker | Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) |
|---|---|
| Date | late 1800s |
| Culture / Origin | Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) |
| Medium | Ten-panel folding screen; embroidery, gold silk threads on black silk |
| Dimensions | Each panel: 147.3 x 34.5 cm (58 x 13 9/16 in.); Overall framed: 224.9 x 493.2 cm (88 9/16 x 194 3/16 in.) |
| Department | Korean Art |
| Type | Textile |
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