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Textile Fragment: Brocaded Tabby with Pattern of Hares

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown textile fragment with frayed edges and holes. The fragment is roughly square-shaped. It features a repeating pattern of 13 gold-colored designs. Each design depicts two hares in an arched setting. The background of the fragment is a solid brown color. A small white label with black text is attached to the right edge. The label is partially visible. The background behind the textile is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
13th–mid-14th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 542 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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