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Love Token

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round paper artwork with scalloped edge, in a dark wooden frame against black background. The artwork features a mandala-like design with a central flower motif in shades of brown, orange, and yellow. Surrounding the center are concentric circles of various shapes and patterns, including hearts, flowers, and leaves in shades of green, orange, and white. The hearts contain handwritten text. The outermost circle features a repeating pattern of hearts and flowers. The frame is dark brown wood with a glossy finish. Title: Love Token. Artist: Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Watercolor on paper
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
590 × 624 px
Museum record:
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