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Furniture Cover for Table

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white square fabric with intricate design. Dark background with light-colored pattern. Border consists of interlocking Greek key design. Inner pattern features symmetrical floral and scrollwork design. Center of fabric has concentric circles with detailed design. Fabric appears to be a furniture cover for a table.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave: satin ground, broché pattern wefts in basket weave
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 596 px
Museum record:
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