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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Piece by Anni Albers: Dark blue square textile with a tan border; stylized waves embroidered in dark blue; seven swans or ducks embroidered with shiny gold, blue and pink thread; swans/ ducks are in three rows, with one on each side and one centered on the top and bottom edges; three centered in the middle.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
515 × 624 px
Museum record:
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