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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown and tan pattern with birds, wings, and flowers. A tan border surrounds the image on all sides. The pattern is made up of various birds with their wings spread, sitting on flowers. The background of the pattern is brown and the images are tan. The birds are oriented in different directions.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
456 × 625 px
Museum record:
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