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Album

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful illustration of people in traditional Chinese clothing. A woman sits on a throne-like chair in center. Three women stand on either side of the throne. A child in a dress kneels on the floor before the throne. Three men in dark clothing stand on right. The background features a patterned wall and a red curtain. The image has a blue border.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Album of twelve leaves; ink and color on pith paper, bound in red damask
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 403 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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