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Conference of Six States in the Warring States Period (ca. 481–221 B.C.)

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular painting in a wooden frame. The painting depicts a large group of people in a garden or park setting. The people are dressed in traditional clothing, with many wearing red, orange, and gold garments. The group is diverse, with people of different ages and occupations. Several lanterns are hanging from above, and trees are visible in the background. The frame is made of dark wood with a decorative edge. The frame is rectangular with a slightly raised border. The background behind the frame appears to be a white surface with a textured pattern.

Artwork details

Medium:
Framed painting; color on glass
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 437 px
Museum record:
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