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Bag

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a bag with two embroidered scenes. The bag has a black border and a tassel hanging from the bottom. The top scene shows four people and a gate; one person sits on the left while another sits center; two people stand on the right. The bottom scene shows four people; people on the left and right sit while two center are standing. The background behind the bag is plain white. The bag's title is "Bag" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
494 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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