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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark blue fabric with gold, orange, and cream-colored designs. Two birds facing each other at bottom. Birds have long tails and are surrounded by flowers and leaves. Flowers are orange and pink. Leaves are green. A cream-colored border surrounds the fabric.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
443 × 625 px
Museum record:
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