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Tapestry Picture

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two long, narrow, rectangular pieces of fabric with illustrations. The fabric is light-colored with darker designs. Each piece has a smaller rectangular section at the top and bottom with designs. The top sections have a vase with flowers on the right and another object on the left. The bottom sections have a circular design. The larger central sections have a border around the edges. The left piece shows a tree with leaves and branches on the left side. The right piece shows a person on the right side in a landscape with trees and water and an object in the water. The title is "Tapestry Picture" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
290 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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