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Panel with boys at play

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Panel with boys at play by Nicholas Roerich. An oval-shaped panel features four small boys against a red background. The boys wear traditional Asian clothing: one wears a blue and white checkered top with beige pants; another wears a blue shirt and beige pants; the third boy wears a black top with green pants and a beige sash; and the fourth boy wears a brown patterned top with blue pants. The boys play with toys: one boy holds a drum, another a decorated pole, and a third a curved object. The scene includes trees, flowers, clouds, and a pagoda in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium
Silk and metal thread tapestry (kesi)
Culture
China
Dimensions
510 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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