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Pillow Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The pillow cover features a central design on a white background. A bird with long tail feathers faces left is surrounded by a floral arrangement. The arrangement consists of flowers, leaves, and stems. A border of swirling leaves and flowers encircles the design. The pillow cover has a fringed edge. The image displays the pillow cover by the artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk; on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 563 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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