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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan-colored fabric with a repeating pattern of flowers, leaves, and birds in shades of green, red, and blue. The fabric is rectangular and appears to be made of silk or a similar material. The pattern is densely packed, with no visible background. The flowers have five petals and are depicted in various stages of bloom. The leaves are teardrop-shaped and vary in size. The birds are small and have distinctive tails. The fabric has a slightly wrinkled appearance and is set against a plain white background. Piece by Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Cotton
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
291 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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