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Screen Panel with Lions, Birds, and Flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a rectangular panel with an orange background. The central design features a large circular pattern with lions, surrounded by a floral arrangement with flowers, leaves, and birds. Four smaller circular patterns are positioned at the corners, each containing two birds. The panel's border is dark green with gold accents. The overall design includes a variety of colors, including orange, blue, green, beige, and gold.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium
Silk and metal thread tapestry (kesi)
Culture
China
Dimensions
496 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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