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Procession

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Horizontal procession scene on aged brown background. Two rows of people, one on top of the other. Top row: - A line of people on the left, some wearing blue robes and others in green and red, some holding flags or banners. - Various rectangular flags and banners, some with images on them, held by people. Bottom row: - A line of people, many holding flags or banners. - Some people carry rectangular objects with blue and red designs. - Others carry long spears or poles with flags. The people in both rows appear to be moving from right to left.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 317 px
Museum record:
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