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Textile fragment with incomplete repeating pattern of birds and bird cages

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a textile fragment with a repeating pattern. The background of the textile is light blue-grey. The pattern features birds and bird cages in shades of brown, pink, and white. There are also some flowers and leaves. The bird cages have a rectangular shape with a curved top and are adorned with decorative elements. The birds are depicted in various poses, some perched on branches or inside the cages. The textile has a gold border around it. The image is likely a textile fragment by an unknown artist titled "Textile fragment with incomplete repeating pattern of birds and bird cages".

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
579 × 624 px
Museum record:
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