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Embroidered Panel (from set of four)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two long, thin panels standing vertically. The left panel's background is dark green with a black border. The panel contains four images: - A gold-colored vase with flowers and leaves at the top; - A gold-colored box-like object with a vase containing flowers on top to the left; - A flower with big leaves and stems at the bottom; - A vase with flowers and leaves in the middle left. The right panel's background is purple. The panel contains four images: - A white vase with flowers at the top; - A blue vase with flowers on a box-like object in the middle; - A pink flower with green leaves and stems at the bottom; - A blue and pink vase with flowers at the top right. Both panels have black tape on them.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
441 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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