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Glass window with an inner frame in the shape of the Chinese character "jing"

Late Qing Dynasty and Republic of China period

Guangzhou Museum

Guangzhou Museum
Guangzhou, China

This window has an inner frame with fangsheng mullions in the four corners and a begonia-shaped piece in the middle, within a straight subframe design. A fangsheng was originally a type of women's hair accessory, consisting of two overlapping diamond-shaped pieces. The pattern later became widely used in clothing, furniture, architectural components, and other things. It became an auspicious pattern in Chinese culture, symbolizing two hearts united, or excellence.

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  • Title: Glass window with an inner frame in the shape of the Chinese character "jing"
  • Date Created: Late Qing Dynasty and Republic of China period
Guangzhou Museum

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