Laufer, Berthold, 1874-1934 · [New York] : The Museum · leaf 12
erflieshovering over plum-blossoms. They are embroidered in the most variegatedcolors. Plum-blossom is called met, and is looked upon as the symbol of beauty,as met also signifies beautiful. This pattern presents, accordingly, an allusionto long life, old age, and beauty.1 Among other Chinese forms…
Decoration and ornament -- Amur River Valley (China and Russia)
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