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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige fabric with a floral design. Two sets of 2 floral arrangements on stems with green leaves. The top arrangement has 5 flowers in shades of red, brown, and black. The bottom arrangement has 4 flowers in shades of blue, brown, and green. Between the floral arrangements are two abstract, connected, horizontal lines; one red and one blue. The bottom right corner of the fabric is curved. The fabric appears wrinkled and worn.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk; on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
448 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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