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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of rectangular fabric with floral pattern. The background of the fabric is black. The floral pattern consists of white flowers, leaves and birds. The flowers have rounded petals and appear to have a cluster of stamens in the center. The leaves are teardrop-shaped and have a pointed tip. The birds have long tails and appear to be in flight. The image is surrounded by a thin white border.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 368 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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