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Scroll Cover with Animals, Birds, and Flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown fabric scroll cover with gold, blue and white designs. The design features a repeating pattern of leaves and flowers in gold, blue, and white on a brown background. Scattered throughout the design are depictions of animals, including birds. The fabric appears to be worn and torn along the left edge. A white background is visible behind the scroll cover.

Artwork Details

Date
11th–12th century
Medium
Silk tapestry (kesi)
Culture
China
Dimensions
535 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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