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Chair cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a chair cover. Vertical rectangular shape with a white border. The cover features a design with shades of black, white, and gray. The design has a symmetrical pattern with a bird flying amidst clouds and waves at the top and bottom. In the center, a large circular mandala-like design with curved lines and shapes. The mandala design is darker at the center and lighter towards the edges. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Silk and metallic-thread tapestry (kesi)
Culture
China
Dimensions
222 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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