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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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