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Textile with floral medallions

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Purple fabric with gold floral medallions, rectangular shape with frayed edges, large piece on left and smaller piece on right, gold design featuring symmetrical floral patterns, fabric appears old and worn with areas of gold faded or damaged.

Artwork Details

Date
8th century
Medium
Weft-faced compound silk twill
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 554 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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