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Tab

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two rounded rectangular pieces of fabric side by side, titled "Tab" by an unknown artist. The fabric appears to be white or light-colored, with a shiny surface. Black outlines and details are embroidered on the fabric. The fabric features embroidered designs including plants with long stems and leaves, several animals with antlers and tails, and a few birds. Some of the designs appear to be mythical or fantastical. The edges of the fabric have a black border. The background of the image is a light-colored surface, possibly a table or wall, with small dark specks scattered across it.

Artwork details

Medium:
Silk; on silk; bound with silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 441 px
Museum record:
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