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Lotus and waterbirds

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two-panel artwork, vertically oriented, with black background. Panels have green top and bottom sections; top section has three beige vertical stripes; bottom section solid green. Wide beige horizontal stripe in middle of each panel. Main section of panels brown, depicting pink lotus flowers and green leaves. White bird on right panel; white snake on left panel. Lotus flowers and leaves appear in both panels. The artwork titled "Lotus and waterbirds".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1300
Medium
Pair of hanging scrolls; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
367 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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