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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored border surrounds a blue and white square textile. The blue textile has a white geometric design. Two white figures stand in the center. The figure on the left is holding an object. The figure on the right is holding a bird or rooster. There are several white symbols around the edge. A red stamp is visible at the top.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 414 px
Museum record:
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