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Hanging

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a hanging with a dark background. The hanging is rectangular and divided into sections. A large square section in the center contains a large figure with long hair and a patterned robe that appears to be made of silk. The figure's facial features are obscured. The square section is bordered on all sides by a patterned band with circles. A horizontal band runs across the top of the hanging with a landscape scene. A similar band runs across the bottom of the hanging with a floral and foliage design. Title: Hanging Artist: Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
448 × 625 px
Museum record:
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