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Embroidered Folding Screen with Flowers, Bees and Butterflies
Sin SaimdangKorea, 16th century
Sookmyung Women’s University Museum
Seoul, South Korea
This folding screen was embroidered by Shin Sa-im-dang(申師任堂, 1504-1551). Four panels were done by Shin, while the other two were produced by Hyh Baek-ryeon(許百練,1891-1977) along with her description words. Also embroidered are the peony for wealth, and stones for longevity. Painted are butterflies representing happy home and family.
Designated as National Folklore Cultural Heritage No.60
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- Title: Embroidered Folding Screen with Flowers, Bees and Butterflies
- Creator: (assumably) Shin sa-im-dang
- Date Created: Korea, 16th century
- Location Created: Rep. of Korea
- Physical Dimensions: each panel w30 x h54 ㎝
- Type: Embroidery
- Rights: Sookmyung Women's University Museum
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