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Medallion with two peacocks

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval medallion with two peacocks. The medallion has a beige background. The peacocks are surrounded by red flowers, green leaves, and wavy lines. The peacocks are colored in shades of blue, green, red, orange, and white. One peacock is positioned above the other, both appearing to be in flight with their wings spread. The flowers are large and have multiple petals. The wavy lines are in shades of green, blue, and red.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Silk and metallic thread tapestry (kesi)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 573 px
Museum record:
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