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Back Rest Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Yellow fabric with scalloped top and pointed finial, featuring intricate embroidery. The fabric has a large central panel with a blue border and a geometric pattern in shades of yellow, blue and black. The central panel contains floral designs in shades of pink, blue and white. A yellow border surrounds the central panel, adorned with a floral pattern in shades of blue, pink and white. The background of the image is a solid beige color. The artwork is titled "Back Rest Cover".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk tapestry (kesi) with ink and color
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 550 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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