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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold fabric with a repeating pattern of birds and flowers. The birds are brown with white details. They have long tails and are surrounded by blue and white leaves and flowers. The background of the fabric is a solid gold color. The fabric fills the entire image.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 473 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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