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Medallion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Medallion by unknown artist, Black and white image, scalloped shape with four rounded protrusions on the top, bottom, left, and right. The scalloped shape resembling a four-leaf clover with a bird perched on a branch in center. The bird on the right facing left, on a thick branch extending to the left with leaves and flowers growing on it. A smaller bird on left side facing right on a thinner branch. The background of the medallion features additional flowers and leaves, The entire design outlined in black with textured white border. The background behind the medallion white.

Artwork details

Medium:
Silk; on silk; bound with silk; bordered with silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 612 px
Museum record:
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