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Bedspread

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The photograph shows a square piece of fabric titled "Bedspread". The fabric is light-colored with a wrinkled texture, possibly silk or satin. The fabric features a dark-colored design depicting a peacock in the center with its tail feathers spread out. The peacock stands on a ground with plants and flowers. A tree with sparse leaves and branches is on the right side. Several birds are flying in the air. The border of the fabric has a fringe at the bottom and a decorative pattern around the edges. The decorative pattern consists of flowers, leaves and vines. The overall scene on the fabric is a garden or forest landscape. The artist of this piece is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk; on silk; lined with silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
501 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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