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Panel with egret, lotus, and blossoming tree branch

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark green rectangular panel with gold design. Gold branch with leaves and small flowers at top. Large gold lotus flower and several gold leaves in middle and bottom. Two gold egrets standing in water at bottom. Ripples in water depicted at bottom. Gray background behind panel.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk tapestry (kesi)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
154 × 624 px
Museum record:
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