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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored square textile with a thin gold border. The textile features a repeating pattern of white images of birds with long neck and tails, surrounded by white clouds. The birds have their wings spread and appear to be flying. The background of the textile is a solid gold color.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
530 × 625 px
Museum record:
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