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The Orchid Pavilion

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Orchid Pavilion by Unidentified artist: Brownish-tan colored artwork on aged paper. Vertical panel on right side with writing in black ink. Small red stamp on bottom of vertical panel. Scene on the left depicts trees with several people and a group on the ground looking like they are sitting on a blanket. Trunk of tree on right has a few marks that look like a face. People are wearing old-fashioned clothing.

Artwork Details

Medium
Handscroll; ink on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 258 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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