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Bedspread or Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square-shaped dark-colored bedspread or cover with a floral pattern. The background is densely scattered with small flowers and has a central cluster of larger flowers. The edges have a decorative border with tassels. The bedspread or cover by the artist appears to be made of a smooth material, possibly silk or cotton. The overall design is symmetrical. The color scheme is primarily dark with white flowers.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk; on silk
Culture:
China for export
Dimensions:
561 × 625 px
Museum record:
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