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Panel with the five poisonous creatures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Panel with the five poisonous creatures by artist shows a tan-colored fabric with an intricate floral and animal pattern. The fabric features a repeating design of leaves, flowers and five distinct poisonous creatures. From left to right and top to bottom, the poisonous creatures depicted are a snake, a toad, a scorpion, a centipede and a lizard. The creatures are arranged among the foliage in a seemingly naturalistic manner. The background of the fabric is a solid tan color, providing a neutral backdrop for the detailed patterns. The overall effect is one of detailed craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Artwork details

Medium:
Silk in patterned simple gauze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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