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Square with Fantastic Animal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square artwork with a woven or tapestry texture. A brown animal with black spots and a curved horn on its head. The animal has a long tail and appears to be running. The background is light green with wavy blue, yellow, white and brown lines at the top. A dark green area at the bottom. The artwork titled "Square with Fantastic Animal" by artist Mark Rothko.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium
Silk and metal thread tapestry (kesi)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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