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Textile with Phoenix, Winged Animal and Flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of aged fabric with intricate designs. The fabric features a beige background with brown designs, and the edges are rough and frayed. Two winged animals are visible on the fabric; one appears to be a phoenix on the left and the right side is unclear. The fabric also depicts flowers and curled tendrils or vines throughout. The background behind the fabric is a solid beige color. The overall design suggests an ancient textile artwork by an unknown artist titled "Textile with Phoenix, Winged Animal and Flowers".

Artwork details

Date:
13th–early 14th century
Medium:
Silk and metal thread lampas
Culture:
Central Asia
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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