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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular tapestry with a repeating pattern on off-white background. The pattern features various motifs, including rounded flowers in pink, dark blue, and white with black accents; some have five petals and a cluster of long thin stamens in the center, while others are more bulbous. Green leaves of varying shapes and sizes are scattered throughout. Small birds in blue and white with black accents and black tails; some are perched on branches or flowers. The tapestry is framed by a thin beige border. Title: Piece Artist: William Morris

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
238 × 625 px
Museum record:
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