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Panel with Tiger and Birds on Floral Ground

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a colorful textile panel titled "Panel with Tiger and Birds on Floral Ground" by an unknown artist. The panel consists of two main sections, one on top of the other. The top section is rectangular and has frayed edges at the top and a rough edge along the sides. The background of the top section is a light brown-orange color. It features a repeating pattern of green leaves and stems with blue, white, red, and purple flowers. There is a brown tiger on the left side and two brown birds on the right side. The bottom section is also rectangular and has a decorative fringe along the bottom edge. The background of the bottom section is dark green. It features a repeating pattern of green leaves and stems with white, red, and pink flowers. There are also several birds throughout the design. The panel has a thick border at the top and three thinner borders below it, all with floral patterns. The background behind the panel is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
10th–12th century
Medium
Silk and metal thread tapestry (kesi)
Culture
Eastern Central Asia
Dimensions
385 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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