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Furniture Cover for Table

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black square fabric with a repeating white design. A thick border frames the fabric on all sides. The border is a white Greek key pattern on a black background. The center of the fabric has a symmetrical floral pattern in white on a black background. The floral patterns are intricate and detailed. The fabric appears to be velvety or made of similar material. The title of the image is "Furniture Cover for Table" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk & metal thread / Compound weave: satin ground, broché pattern wefts in basket weave
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 595 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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