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Table with Flowering Sprays

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows "Table with Flowering Sprays" by an unknown artist. The table is rectangular with a dark brown wooden frame and legs. The top surface features an intricate floral design in shades of white and gold on a dark background. The legs are curved with three horizontal slats on the inside of each leg, and they have a decorative shape at the bottom. The table's edges have a wavy design. The background is a plain gray color with a shadow underneath the table.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium
Black lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 464 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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