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Panel with the moon goddess and attendants

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a rectangular panel with a gold background. The panel features a central female figure and two attendants. The central figure wears a blue and orange robe. She sits on a crescent moon. She holds an object in her right hand and has her left hand raised. The two attendants are on either side of the central figure. They wear similar robes in orange and blue. The attendants hold flowers. A white rabbit sits to the left of the central figure. A white creature sits to the right. The panel has a floral design with leaves and flowers in blue, orange, and white. The overall design is intricate and ornate. The artist's work appears to be inspired by Asian art.

Artwork Details

Date
14th–15th century
Medium
Plain weave silk brocaded with metal thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 283 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette