China, Bed Coverc. 1900Qing DynastySilk satin weave Birds, flowers, insects and butterflies in multi-colored silk embroidery are scattered over this white silk bed cover. Also represented are Taoist and Buddhist symbols and the Eight Ordinary (secular) Things: the pearl, a wish-granting jewel; a coin for wealth; a open lozenge, symbol of victory; a pair of books, a painting and musical stone, the accomplishments of the scholar; rhinoceros horns and artemisia leaf, symbols of health and good omen. 

China, Bed Cover
c. 1900
Qing Dynasty
Silk satin weave

Birds, flowers, insects and butterflies in multi-colored silk embroidery are scattered over this white silk bed cover. Also represented are Taoist and Buddhist symbols and the Eight Ordinary (secular) Things: the pearl, a wish-granting jewel; a coin for wealth; a open lozenge, symbol of victory; a pair of books, a painting and musical stone, the accomplishments of the scholar; rhinoceros horns and artemisia leaf, symbols of health and good omen. 

16000 ♥ / 1 year ago / Source: inonginthegarden
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