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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan-colored fabric with blue floral pattern and birds. The fabric features a repeating design of blue flowers and leaves on a tan background. The flowers are large and have many petals. The leaves are teardrop-shaped with pointed tips. Birds are scattered throughout the design, some flying among the flowers and leaves. A darker spot is in the center. The fabric has a border around it.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 532 px
Museum record:
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