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Cushion Cover for Throne

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Cushion Cover for Throne by an unknown artist is a rectangular object with a flat top and bottom edges that are slightly curved outward. The object has a border around all edges featuring a repeating design of curved lines and shapes. The main body of the object has a dense, intricate pattern of swirling lines and shapes in a lighter shade. The background of the image is plain and light-colored. Overall, the object appears to be a decorative cover, possibly made of fabric or metal.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 493 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette