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Panel with gourds on vines

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Panel with gourds on vines by an unknown artist. The panel is long and rectangular with a light brown background. The panel depicts a large gourd with a long vine. The gourd is painted in black and white pattern on its entire surface; it is wider at the bottom than the top. Vines and leaves in black and green are painted around the gourd and along the edges of the panel. The panel has a white border and a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Silk, wool, and metal thread tapestry (kesi)
Culture
China
Dimensions
387 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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