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Tapestry Picture

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a tapestry titled "Tapestry Picture". The tapestry features a vertical rectangular design with a central beige section. The central section contains a tree with bare branches and some green, red, and blue leaves. Several birds are flying around the tree. The top and bottom sections are blue with gold designs. The top blue section features a white bird and a gold design. The bottom blue section features a gold circular design. There are red and gold horizontal strips on either side of the central beige section. The tapestry hangs on a white wall. The tapestry appears to be created by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
109 × 620 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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