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Panel with five phoenixes in a garden

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Panel with five phoenixes in a garden by Unknown. The image shows a framed panel with a yellow background. The panel features five blue, white and orange phoenixes with long tails and wings spread. The phoenixes are surrounded by a tree with white flowers and green leaves. The bottom of the panel depicts a gray ground with scattered green plants. The sky above contains white clouds. The panel has a thin gray border and is set within a thick black frame.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk tapestry (kesi)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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