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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
Museum record:
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