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Woven Panel with Swallows and Prunus

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red rectangular panel with a thin beige border. The panel features a repeating pattern of branches with flowers and leaves in shades of pink, white, blue, yellow, and brown. Small birds, specifically swallows, are scattered throughout the design. The flowers include cherry blossoms or prunus flowers, depicted in various stages of bloom. The background of the panel is a solid red color.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Silk satin brocaded with silk and metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
263 × 624 px
Museum record:
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