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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Navy blue fabric with gold-colored floral and leaf patterns, surrounded by beige border. A large gold-colored bird facing right with outstretched wings, and another bird facing left with one wing visible. Floral patterns and leaves interspersed with circular medallions.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
195 × 624 px
Museum record:
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