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Twill Damask with Paired Birds and Floral Pattern

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a piece of black fabric with a floral pattern and two birds. The fabric is frayed and torn along the edges. It appears to be a damask pattern. The fabric is dark gray or black. The floral pattern includes flowers and leaves. Two birds are visible facing each other. The background of the image is light grey.

Artwork Details

Date
late 8th–9th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
480 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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