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Square with Phoenixes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square image with two phoenixes, one on the left and one on the right, facing each other. The phoenix on the left has black and white striped tail feathers and a body with a grid pattern in shades of brown. The phoenix on the right has similar features but with a more reddish-brown tone. Both phoenixes have long necks and beaks, with the left phoenix's neck curved and the right phoenix's neck extended. The background of the square image is beige with swirling brown and black lines and floral designs. The square image is set against a dark brown background with a floral pattern in shades of gold, pink, and blue.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium
Silk and metallic-thread embroidery on plain-weave silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
554 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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