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Textile fragment with repeating pattern of elephants

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a textile fragment with a repeating pattern of elephants. The background of the textile is a shiny brown color with horizontal silver lines running across it. The elephants are depicted in a light brown color, facing various directions. They have large bodies and heads, with visible ears and trunks. The elephants are arranged in rows, with each row containing multiple elephants. The textile is rectangular in shape and has a thick gold border around it. In the bottom-right corner of the image, there is a small orange stamp or marking. The overall design of the textile suggests that it may be an example of traditional Asian art or craftsmanship.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 319 px
Public Domain
Yes
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