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Panel with Phoenixes and Flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Panel titled "Panel with Phoenixes and Flowers" by artist. Square panel with a pink background and a gold border. Two gold phoenixes are centered on the panel, facing each other. The phoenixes have long tails and crests on their heads. The phoenixes are surrounded by a floral pattern with white flowers, green leaves, and gold vines. The outer border of the panel has a gold design with a repeating pattern. The panel has a worn and aged appearance. The background behind the panel is black.

Artwork details

Date:
14th century
Medium:
Silk and metal thread embroidery on complex gauze silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 577 px
Museum record:
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