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Panel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black square panel with white design. Large white bird with spread wings in center. Bird has long neck and head turned to side, holding a stem with leaves and flowers. Four white designs surrounding bird, two on top and bottom. Top left design resembles teapot with a curved line on either side. Top right design looks like rounded square with an X inside and curved lines on either side. Bottom left design appears to be a creature with many legs and curved lines on either side. Bottom right design appears to be two creatures back to back with curved lines on either side.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 485 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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