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Crabs and Reeds

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown rectangular artwork featuring a crab in the lower left. The crab is drawn in dark brown with eight legs and two claws. It faces right. Long curved lines extend from the upper right, possibly depicting reeds. The artwork's surface appears worn with visible scratches and marks. A thin light border surrounds the artwork.

Artwork Details

Medium
Album leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 469 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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