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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

"Oval-Shaped Embroidered Piece". Dark gray rectangular fabric with a central circular floral design in shades of gold, blue, and brown. The circular design is surrounded by four floral motifs, two on the left and right sides. The floral motifs are in shades of gold, blue, and brown on a gray background. The fabric has a beige border around it. There is small orange text on the top right corner of the beige border. The image is likely a piece of embroidered fabric, possibly for decorative or textile purposes. The artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 387 px
Museum record:
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