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Skirt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black skirt with white floral embroidery on the bottom. The skirt is pleated and falls just above the knee. A large embroidered panel on the front center features birds, flowers, and trees. Narrow strips of embroidery run vertically up the skirt on either side of the large panel. The skirt by artist Unidentified Artist is titled "Skirt".

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
556 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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