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Tapestry Picture

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical tapestry picture with a blue top section, featuring two white and gold objects and a red and gold design. The top section is bordered by a thin gold and red design, followed by a wider black border with gold accents. The main section is beige with a large tree branch painted in green and brown hues. A black border surrounds the beige section, followed by another red and gold design. The bottom section is blue with a gold circular design and red accents. The tapestry has a white background. Artist: Unknown, referred to as "Tapestry Picture".

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
107 × 622 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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