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Hanging

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular silver-colored fabric with intricate designs and patterns throughout. The fabric is narrow and tall with a black border around it. The fabric has a symmetrical design with a central motif that appears to be a stylized animal or figure surrounded by curved lines and shapes. The design repeats vertically down the fabric with variations. The fabric appears to have a smooth texture. The title of the artwork is "Hanging" and the artist is not specified but may be implied as unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave: satin ground
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
232 × 625 px
Museum record:
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