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Textile fragment with incomplete pattern of paulownia and part of a bird

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark blue and gold-colored textile fragment rectangular in shape, with a patterned design. The design shows what appears to be a bird and paulownia trees. The background of the image is a muted gold color with a subtle texture. Small orange numbers are printed in the bottom-right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
247 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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