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Altar Cloth

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of an altar cloth. The cloth is rectangular with a central fold. It features a repeating floral pattern with large flowers, smaller flowers, leaves, and stems. The pattern is in shades of black and white.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
594 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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