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Chair Strip with Cranes and Lantern

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a strip of fabric. The fabric strip runs vertically. The top and bottom of the fabric are wavy. Two circles are present on the fabric. A bird with outstretched wings on either side of the fabric. The top bird faces right and the bottom bird faces left. The circles contain clouds and an indistinguishable design. The title of the image is "Chair Strip with Cranes and Lantern" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Silk and metallic-thread tapestry (kesi)
Culture
China
Dimensions
210 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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